Hepatitis B Scare: Urgent Health Warning for Aussie Mums After Sydney Hospital Discovery
2025-03-11
Daily Mail
A major health alert has been issued to hundreds of Australian mothers who gave birth at Nepean Hospital in Sydney's west after a worker was found to be infectious with hepatitis B. The warning affects 223 mums who delivered between 2013 and 2024, sparking concerns over the risk of infection transmission. NSW Health is taking immediate action to notify those at risk, highlighting the importance of hepatitis B testing and vaccination for newborns. This incident underscores the need for vigilance in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including hepatitis B and other bloodborne pathogens.
