How about people close to me? You may wish to consider telling people close to you who might have been at risk as a result of your earlier infection or who might have been exposed to the same risk factors as you. In considering this, remember hepatitis C is not a sexually transmitted infection.
I want to know more For more information, call Hepatitis SA Helpline on 1800 437 222 (country callers) or 8362 8443. Alternatively, visit www.hepsa.asn.au for web chat with our support workers, or to message us directly.
For more information about transmission risks, call the Hepatitis SA Helpline on 8362 8443 or 1800 437 222 (country callers). In Australia there is often a stigma attached to hepatitis C, so it is important to consider carefully before disclosing and to make sure that accurate information is available for the person you disclose to. If you wish to speak to a counsellor to help you decide, contact MOSAIC counselling service on 8223 4566.
Hepatitis SA Tel: 1800 437 222 or 08 8362 8443 Kaurna Country 3 Hackney Road, HACKNEY 5069 PO Box 782 KENT TOWN 5071 www.hepsa.asn.au
The Hepatitis SA Helpline and webchat are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
1800 437 222 / hepsa.asn.au Last update: December 2020 SA Health has contributed funds towards this program
Antibody positive & PCR undetected =
NO HEP C