There is no vaccination to protect against hepatitis C, but there are ways to reduce your risk of becoming infected.
Those most at risk of contracting the infection are injecting drug users. Never share any injecting equipment, such as needles, syringes, spoons and filters.
Also, do not share razors, toothbrushes or towels that might be contaminated with blood. Use a condom if you are having sex with a new partner.
If you have hepatitis C...
You can reduce the risk of passing it on to others by:
- keeping personal items, such as toothbrushes or razors, for your own use
- cleaning and covering any cut or a graze with a waterproof dressing
- cleaning any blood from surfaces with household bleach
- not sharing needles or syringes with others
- not donating blood
- using condoms when having sex with new partners (seek advice about long-term partners)
