New VWD fact sheet

Looking for some simple information about von Willebrand disease (VWD) to share with others?

Our new Von Willebrand disease (VWD) fact sheet has answers to a range of FAQs with the very latest information:

  • What is VWD? How do you get it?
  • What are the symptoms and types?
  • How is it diagnosed and treated?

Share it with your family – or keep it on hand for new doctors or school or other situations where you want to give a quick explanation. 

And don’t forget to talk to your Haemophilia Treatment Centre (HTC) to keep up-to-date with treatment options for VWD.

Or contact HFA for print copies:

E: hfaust@haemophilia.org.au
T: 03 9885 7800

Please note that we only post print copies to Australian addresses.

Our thanks to the health professional experts and the HFA VWD consumer focus group for their contributions and advice.

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