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False: You can only get hepatitis B from sharing a needle or having unprotected sex. The claim you can only get hepatitis B from sharing a needle or having unprotected sex is false. Evidence shows the virus is most commonly spread from mothers to babies during birth. Experts told AAP FactCheck children infected with the virus are much more likely than adults to develop chronic infections. The vaccination is also safe and highly effective. (Source: Australian Associated Press - AAP)