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Hepatitis B
Early symptoms of the hepatitis B virus are flu-like, and infection can lead to liver disease and liver cancer. The virus circulates in the blood and body fluids of infected people, and spreads by sexual contact, other close contact and the sharing of needles and razors. Babies with infected mothers can also become infected during birth. However, a vaccination is available.
Hepatitis B publications
Documents and leaflets about hepatitis B and hepatitis B immunisation, for healthcare professionals and planners and members of the public.
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Advisory Group on Hepatitis (AGH)
Advises Chief Medical Officers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on appropriate policies for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis in the community and in health care settings.
Unlinked Anonymous Surveys Steering Group
Group that steers and advises on the unlinked anonymous programme, its performance and the value for money of the surveys for HIV and other infectious diseases as agreed by Ministers.
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