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The rate of hepatitis B among Chinese-born Australians is significantly higher than in the rest of the population.And medical experts are trying to improve awareness in the community because the consequences of not having it diagnosed can be fatal.


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The rate of hepatitis B among Chinese-born Australians is significantly higher than in the rest of the population.And medical experts are trying to improve awareness in the community because the consequences of not having it diagnosed can be fatal.


Lydia Feng and Michelle Chen reports. 


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