Most people with chronic hepatitis B got it during birth or in early childhood. In Australia, all mothers-to-be are offered hepatitis B screening and all newborns vaccinated against hepatitis B. Gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Dr Damian Harding explains why it is important. Dr Harding consults at the Lyell McEwin Hospital and is Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide School of Medicine.
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