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Are you living in New Zealand with Hepatitis B and not currently enrolled with us ? We provide free monitoring.

The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand

We educate on the importance of getting tested for hepatitis B and registering for our free long-term New Zealand community monitoring programme. There are over 94,000 people in New Zealand living with chronic hepatitis and most are unaware they have it.

Patients

Find out more about hepatitis b and if you should be tested or get treatment. Self-referral form and more information.

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Healthcare Professionals

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Health Professionals

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Hepatitis Foundation

Critical Importance of Hepatitis B Vaccine 

October 1, 2025

Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand Reaffirms Critical Importance of Hepatitis B Vaccine 

Following international reports and political commentary questioning the efficacy and safety of the hepatitis B vaccine, the Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand today reaffirmed its unwavering support for the country’s universal hepatitis B vaccination schedule which has been a cornerstone of New ...

If you have hepatitis B, are a New Zealand citizen and are not currently enrolled with us, we invite you to register for free monitoring.

Liver disease can be inherited or caused by damage to the liver from infection, alcohol use and obesity. Over time, this damage can cause scarring (cirrhosis), which can lead to liver failure. This can be life-threatening.

Liver health

The liver is our largest organ. It sits just under the rib cage on the right side of the abdomen. It performs many important functions, such as producing bile to help break down food in the gut, breaking down harmful substances such as alcohol from the body, storing nutrients and vitamins, regulating the levels of many hormones and substances in the body such as cholesterol, and fighting infections and disease.

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Immigration and visas

We regularly receive immigration-related enquiries from people, particularly around whether additional blood tests or fibroscans are needed as part of their visa applications. If you’re seeking such information, please contact your case manager directly. In some cases a visa extension may be available. Your case manager will contact us on your behalf if anything else is required or they have any questions.

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Pregnancy

If you have hepatitis B and you're expecting, we recommend telling your doctor or midwife so your baby can be protected from the virus as soon as it's born.
While the risk of transmission during pregnancy or birth is less than five percent, there is an increased chance of transmission for women in the acute (new) stage of hepatitis.

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