How can I protect myself from getting Hepatitis C and other diseases spread by contact with human blood?
Don’t ever shoot drugs. If you shoot drugs, stop shooting drugs and get into a treatment program. If you can’t stop immediately, never reuse or share syringes, water, or drug works, and get vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Don’t share toothbrushes, razors, or other personal care items. They might have blood on them. If you are a health care worker, always follow routine barrier precautions and safely handle needles and other sharps. Get vaccinated against hepatitis B. Consider health risks if you are thinking about getting a tattoo or body piercing. You can get infected if: • The tools that are used have someone else’s blood on them. • The artist or piercer doesn’t follow good health practices, such as washing hands and using disposable gloves. HCH can be spread by sex, but this does not occur very often. Having sex with more than one partner increases the risk of contracting HCH and other diseases. • You and your partner can get other diseases spread by having sex (e.g.
