Hepatitis is a dangerous viral disease of the liver, from which no one is immune.
The hepatitis virus, as we know, is not two, but 5 types – hepatitis B and C. And a few less common types of the disease. So, 325 million people in the world live with this infection, 96 percent of whom die from the disease every year.
How is hepatitis B transmitted?
- from mother to child (at birth);
- through unprotected sex;
- manipulations related to blood – tattoo, syringe, piercing;
- use of dirty instruments for injection and manicure.
Hepatitis C (except for all of the above transmission routes) can enter the human body through blood transfusion and the use of dirty professional equipment (scissors, brushes, tweezers, and others).
How hepatitis B is not transmitted:
- through cutlery;
- during breastfeeding;
- through sneezing / coughing / shaking hands;
- in the pool.
How to protect yourself from hepatitis B?
The best way to protect against hepatitis B is vaccination. This type of virus has already been studied and is completely stopped by a conventional vaccine.
It is also worth avoiding contact with the liquids and blood of other people, using condoms, and do not share with other hygiene items. Use sterile instruments.
It will not work to protect against hepatitis B with a vaccine, since this type of virus is more persistent and complex.
Avoid casual contact and use only sterile devices.
