Michael found out he had Hepatitis B when he was 21 years old. As a result, he was discriminated against, and felt very isolated.

However, after a few months of treatment, Michael’s health and mood improved dramatically. He has now been taking medication for 3 to 4 years and no longer suffers from nausea, dizziness, or fatigue.

The Hep B virus is still active in his blood, however the reduced virus level has allowed him to live a healthier and happier life.

Michael encourages everyone to understand the importance of testing for Hep B and if you do not have Hep B to get the vaccine.

Unless otherwise stated, people in our videos are not connected to hep B.

This video is supported by a community grant under the Hepatitis B Community Education Project administered by Hepatitis Australia and funded from the Australian Government, Department of Health under the Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections Prevention Program.