Prevent This STD and You Help Avoid Liver Cancer
- Several types of Hepatitis are prevented by vaccination against the virus
- Hepititis is actually best prevented by vaccination
- For information on hepatitis prevention, refer to the CDC. Here is the information for Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B – Vaccination of Adults | CDC
- Hepatitis can be spread by direct contact with an infected person
- Specifically you should avoid sexual contact with the infected person
- Wash your hands regularly, especially after using a public toilet and again wash your hands before cooking or eating food
- Do not let an infected person prepare food as the infection can spread easily
- If traveling, watch for travel advisories in areas which have hepatitis outbreaks, be especially cautious about food handling, and washing your hands when traveling in those areas
- Untreated hepatitis can lead to liver cancers, so prevention of hepatitis prevents cancer
- Condom use, even if vaccinated against some types of hepatitis, is still important
