Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Individuals with chronic hepatitis B infection may not feel sick for months or years, but they can pass the virus on to others even if they do not have symptoms. That is cause for concern because 1 in 4 people with chronic HBV infection will develop liver cancer or liver failure.
Hepatitis B can be prevented with safe and effective vaccines. Talk to your healthcare professional about hepatitis B vaccination and visit www.nfid.org to learn more.
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