Hepatitis is not often seen as a health issue for children – but as shown in Community News #107, children can be at risk of hepatitis or hepatitis-related health issues in various ways. Check out Hepatitis SA’s collection of engaging, easy to understand resources about children and hepatitis.
Kids & Hepatitis
– a quiz presented by Hepatitis SA
Learn basic facts about how hepatitis affects kids. Read the information, then test your knowledge by answering four simple questions.
Challenge yourself further – read the extra information, do the bonus question and get a little surprise gift!
Click here to do the quiz.
Can I pass hep B to my baby?
Get the answer in this quick video. It is part of a series of on life, relationships and hepatitis B. Click here to watch.
Hepatitis B and Baby
In this video, Dr Damian Harding explains why it is important to screen, and if needed, treat mothers-to-be for hepatitis B. Subtitled in English and Chinese.
Hepatitis B – how to protect baby
Learning Chinese? This one is in Mandarin. ^-^ If you know someone who finds it easier to grasp information in Chinese, pass on the link: bit.ly/protectbaby-scpdcst.
Hep C, Pregnancy and Babies
- Can I give hepatitis C to my unborn baby?
- Is it OK for me to breastfeed if I have hepatitis C?
- Should my newborn baby be tested for hepatitis C if I have it?
These and other questions answered in this pamphlet. Available in print — free, order here (Look under Living and Support). Or read it online here.
Hepatitis B and Mothers-to-be
- Why are pregnant women tested for hepatitis b?
- I don’t have hepatitis B, does my baby still need to be vaccinated?
- If I have hepatitis B, how do I take care of myself and baby?
Hepatitis B information for mothers-to-be in Chinese, English and Vietnamese. Order free printed copies (look under Living and Support) or read it online here.
Meet O’liver!
Why is the liver important and what can make it sick? It’s never too young to start learning about liver health and hepatitis. Featuring artwork by South Australian children, this illustrated booklet for kids is available in Pitjantjatjara, Nepali, Chinese and English. Order your free copies here (look under Living and Support), or read it online.
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Posted 4 December 2025
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