North America, Northern Europe and Australia have a low incidence of hepatitis B. Countries in the Mediterranean, parts of Eastern Europe, Africa, Central and South America have higher rates. The highest rates of hepatitis B exist in sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia and the Pacific Islands.
If you are travelling to countries with higher incidences of hepatitis B or those which may not screen their blood supply in case of a blood transfusion, there are several precautions you can take:
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Travelers’ Health, Hepatitis B. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/travel-related-infectious-diseases/hepatitis-b#5514 (accessed 07 December 2021).
5. Better Health Channel. Hepatitis B. Available at: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/hepatitis-b (accessed 07 December 2021).
MAT-AU-2102484 Date of preparation January 2022
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