Fact About Hepatitis B

FACT ABOUT HEPATITIS B

You cannot get Hepatitis B from the following activities :

-          Being snezzed or coughed on

-          Hugging

-          Handshaking

-          Breastfeeding

-          Eating food or dringking water

-          Casual contact (such as an office or social setting)

Other ways to protect yourself from HBV infection :

-          Don’t share needles

-          Don’t share anything that might have blood on it, such as razor or toothbrush

-          Think about the health risks if you are planning to get a tattoo or body piercing. Youn can become infected if the artist or piercer does not sterilize needles and equipment, use disposable gloves, or wash hands properly.

-          If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, tell your health care provider if you have any of the risk factors for HBV infection.