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What is hepatitis B? Why childhood immunisation are important
Hepatitis B is a virus that can have serious complications in children that can be chronic and lifelong.
In this video, Dr Emma Goeman shares how you can protect your child from hepatitis B with free vaccines available under the National Immunisation Program.
- Organisation:
- Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
- Topic:
- Children's health, Immunisation, Hepatitis
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- December 2024
- Last reviewed:
- April 2026
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