Mangalore : On the occasion of “WORLD HEPATITIS DAY” , Indiana Hospital which is located near Mahaveer Circle Pumpwell, Mangalore has announced  the HBsAg Screening and Hepatitis-B Vaccination Free of Cost on 28th & 29th July 2013.

The aim of the Hospital being , “their continious Commitment to serve the Citizens of Mangalore” , hence they have organized this Vaccination  Programme.
 
About the dangers of Virus Hepatitis B:

Hepatitis B is a Liver Disease caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). HBV causes the liver to swell and prevents it from working well. Hepatitis B can be both acute and chronic. Chronic HBV can lead to cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, and liver failure.

The hepatitis B virus is 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV. Hepatitis B is diagnosed by blood tests. Blood tests are done to check if HBV Antibodies are in the body. Antibodies are proteins created by the immune system in response to viruses.

Hepatitis B vaccination in people who have not been exposed to HBV is the best way to prevent infection.