Hepatitis C Prevention
There are also special sections
on Hepatitis A and
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C prevention
There is not a vaccine available for hepatitis
C prevention.
Immune globulin is helpful for a hepatitis A
infection, but it does not destroy the hepatitis C virus and
does not prevent a hepatitis C infection.
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus, so
hepatitis C prevention means avoiding avoiding contact with
human blood.
Hepatitis C prevention tips
Hepatitis C prevention is mainly a matter of
common sense.
If you don't have hepatitis C
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Do not inject illegal drugs.
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Do not share toothbrushes, razors or other items
that might have blood from a person infected with
hepatitis C on them.
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Anyone getting a tattoo, or having cosmetic body
piercing done should seek assurances that all
instruments being used are thoroughly and properly
sterilized. Similarly, they should make sure
anyone handling instruments washes their hands,
wears latex gloves, and disinfects surfaces in the
area.
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If you have acupuncture done, make sure the needles
are properly sterilized.
Travelers should be especially careful in
developing countries. Medical, surgical, and dental equipment
is not always sterilized properly, and is sometimes reused.
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Travelers should also seek assurances that any
blood used for a transfusion has been screened and is safe.
If you have hepatitis C
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cover any cuts, scrapes, and blisters on your skin
so the virus doesn't spread to others through
accidental contact,
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dispose of blood-soaked items such as used bandages
and Band-Aids,
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don't donate blood or sperm,
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thoroughly wash your hands and any object that
comes in contact with your blood. Use soap and
water, and
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don't share toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers,
diabetes supplies, or anything that might have your
blood on it.
Hepatitis C prevention and intimacy
Hepatitis C is rarely transmitted through
sexual contact, but it can happen. Individuals having sex with
multiple partners are at risk, especially if they don't use
safe sex practices.
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