Hepatitis SA - Leading the community response to hepatitis in South Australia

Did You Know?

There is a safe and effective vaccine for hepatitis B

Hep B & C positive speakers needed

Hearing your story makes a difference...

Telling your story can make a difference too...

Do you have hep B or hep C? Or have you recently cleared either of them? Speak up!

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C positive speakers are needed by Hepatitis SA.

Hep C: Going Viral

Hep C: Going Viral is a six week online group program with a focus on health education around hepatitis C, and learning the skills for setting goals around health and well-being.

Attachments:
Going Viral Flyer	152 Kb

Hepatitis C Treatment Outcome Study

Are you over 18, with internet access and a current email address? Are you preparing for hepatitis C treatment?

If so, you're invited to take part in an important study about the physical, psychological and social factors involved in hepatitis C treatment outcomes.

Serious Skin Rash Warning for Telaprevir

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the label on Incivek (telaprevir) to include a "Black Box" warning following reports it received of potentially fatal skin rashes in patients receiving the drug.

Calming the C North

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Calming the C in the North, our support group for people living with hepatitis C in the northern suburbs is held on the 4th Friday of every month.

PRODUCE & SHARE A 30-60 SECOND VIDEO

WIN A $10,000 CASH PRIZE*

HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HEPATITIS C

For details including rules and conditions of entry, visit www.seetherealthing.com.au or check out the flyer below.

*Conditions Apply

Attachments:
See The Real Thing Flyer	310 Kb

Women in Wellness

For women living with and affected by hep C

Women in Wellness is a group where women can come together, connect, use creativity and share their strengths, skills, resources and inspirations.

Attachments:
Women in Wellness Flyer	112 Kb

Boceprevir and Telaprevir listed on PBS

The Federal Government approved telaprevir and boceprevir for listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The new listings are expected to take effect on the 1st of April 2013.

Liver cancer fastest growing cause of cancer death in Australia

According to a new report from the Australian Institude of Health and Welfare, the fastest growing cause of cancer mortality in Australia is liver cancer - caused mainly by chronic hepatitis B and C.