Hepatitis B and Employment

Hello,

I have been a hepatitis B Carrier my entire Life. I have an opportunity to work as a dancer for a cruise line. Does anyone know if they will turn me down since I'm a carrier?

Thank you!

-dancergirl

same situation here, don't know what to do, where to start, anyone who knows where to find a job where we can be accepted?? i really need a job. i am also a registered nurse, just passed the boards last november. tnx in advance..

Hello,

I'm so glad I found this forum! I am a Hep B carrier also but I am a student who is going into my first year in the nursing program. I am very frustrated with my school because even though I got accepted to the program, they are now telling me that I might not be able to go through with it because of my Hep B. They want me to go to my doctor and ask him if I can go into the program. Does anyone know if there is a way I can appeal to their decision if they don't let me in?

I am in a similar predicament. I am a hbv carrier. As part of pre-employment process for a cna position in a hospital, I have to do a drug and physical exam where blood will be drawn. It is wise/required to disclose my infection prior to the physical exam? Is there a clear cut rule about hbv and employment as a nurse in the united states?

thks

There are treatments for hepatitis B, interferon...very expensive though and the treatment is 6months to 1 year. No idea of your specific situations but try googling interferon and HBV and see if it might apply to you