World Hepatitis Day 2021

28 July 2021

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World Hepatitis Day 2021

Viral hepatitis - a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E - affects millions of people worldwide, causing both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) liver disease.

Hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D and E can cause acute and chronic infection and inflammation of the liver leading to cirrhosis and liver cancer. These viruses constitute a major global health risk.

This year’s theme is “Hepatitis Can’t Wait”. With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis related illness - even in the current COVID-19 crisis - we can’t wait to act on viral hepatitis.

Contact the helpful team at The Local Choice Pharmacy for trusted health advice.

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Kleinmond Apteek

Kleinmond Apteek forms part of The Local Choice Pharmacy Group and is one of the few pharmacies where you can consult with an internationally recognised pharmacist, qualified to issue prescriptions for Schedule 4 medication. The chemist has an onsite clinic run by a qualified clinic sister. With sma...

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