It is projected that incidences of HBV will continue to increase over the next 10 years (Nguyen
et al. 2008), as such, there is a clear need for all primary health professionals, particularly those providing antenatal care, to be aware of testing and vaccination interventions in order to prevent new cases of HBV and to increase the monitoring and treatment of those affected.
Emma Day is Project Officer,National Policy and Education Division at the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) By Emma Day