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Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? Decision Point …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated April 11, 2025 HealthLink BC … to learn more about other treatment options. Do I need to take vitamin and mineral supplements? Maybe. People with …
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Hepatitis B On this page: Health Tools How … age 19 and older and all babies, children, and teenagers should be vaccinated. You can do things to help avoid an … Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on …
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Hepatitis C On this page: Health Tools How … virus until they already have some liver damage. This can take many years. Treatment can usually cure hepatitis C. … will help you and your doctor decide if and how you should be treated. If you have a hepatitis C virus test, you …
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Hepatitis Last updated July 1, 2022 Hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver. There are … is typically self-limiting and usually does not progress to chronic disease. It is a vaccine-preventable illness. Learn …
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Hepatitis D On this page: Overview … HBV infection more severe. In people who have long-term (chronic) HBV infection, HDV infection can make liver disease … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine W. Thomas London …
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Hepatitis A On this page: Related … for hepatitis A. You get better on your own. You can take steps to help yourself feel better: Reduce your … live with or have sex with that you have the disease. They should see their doctor. Wash your hands with soap and …
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Hepatitis E On this page: Conditions Basics Related … symptoms? After you've been exposed to hepatitis E, it can take from 2 to 9 weeks before you see any signs of it. … liver problems worse. Make sure your doctor knows all the medicines you're taking, including natural health products. …
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Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow … are well-tolerated with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 …
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Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC … B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided … delivery. After the virus enters your body, it usually takes 2 to 3 months to develop symptoms or signs of illness. …