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Hepatitis C is the most common liver disease in the world; until recently, three was no cure for hepatitis C. Currently, hepatitis is being treated successfully with a drug called Interferon; however, the treatment may take up to 48 weeks.

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How can you prevent Hepatitis B?
  • Avoid sharing of needles, toothbrushes, and razors.
  • Protected sex (use of condom)
  • Universal protection for health-care and public safety workers
  • Vaccines are also available for prevention of hepatitis B infection.

Revised 6/14/2013

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Most common symptoms, of Hepatitis C, if present include:
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and/or eyes)
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dark urine
  • Clay-colored bowel movements
  • Loss of appetite

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About one in four patients with hepatitis C will develop yellowing of the skin, called jaundice (or yellow jaundice). Some patients lose their appetite and frequently feel tired. Patients may also feel nauseous or even vomit.

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Hepatitis C is a contagious virus that causes inflammation of the liver.  Hepatitis C virus (HCV), also formerly known as "non A-non B“.

Hepatitis C virus has been found in all parts of the world.  The virus appears to be transmitted most efficiently through parenteral exposure to blood from an infected individual. 

Common examples of transmission events are: receiving a blood transfusion from an infected source or sharing intravenous drug needles with an infected individual.

Hepatitis C (HCV) IS NOT spread by:
  • Sneezing
  • Hugging
  • Coughing
  • Food or water
  • Sharing eating utensils or
  • Drinking glasses or casual contact

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It is also important that all employees are fully immunized for communicable diseases. These immunizations lose their potency as you age, check with your health department to see if you are in need of booster shots. If you opt out of immunizations it must be on file. In the event that a child or staff member becomes ill many facilities have the policy that you may be sent home to protect you from exposure.

It is important to note that the Hepatitis B Vaccine can still be effective after an exposure.



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