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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
Hepatitis C, unlike hepatitis A and B does not yet have a vaccine. Primary prevention of HCV relies mostly on measures that decrease exposure to the virus. | Hepatitis C, unlike hepatitis A and B does not yet have a vaccine. Primary prevention of HCV relies mostly on measures that decrease exposure to the virus. | ||
Recommendations are based on the routes of transmission, and populations at risk. | Recommendations are based on the routes of transmission, and populations at risk. | ||
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* Improved access to safe blood | * Improved access to safe blood | ||
{{fontcolor|red|'''''Recommendations for IV drug users'''''}} | |||
* IV drug users should be offered the rapid hepatitis B vaccine regimen | |||
* Implement sterile needle and syringe programmes | |||
* Offer peer interventions to IV drug users | |||
* Offer opioid substitution therapy to treat opioid dependence to decrease risky behavior | |||
{{fontcolor|red|'''''Recommendations for sexual transmission of HCV'''''}} | |||
* Promotion of correct and consistent condom use | |||
* Routine screening of sex workers in high-prevalence settings | |||
* Elimination of discrimination and gender violence | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Primary Prevention
Hepatitis C, unlike hepatitis A and B does not yet have a vaccine. Primary prevention of HCV relies mostly on measures that decrease exposure to the virus. Recommendations are based on the routes of transmission, and populations at risk.
Recommendations for healthcare workers
- Proper hand hygiene and use of gloves when indicated
- Safe handling and disposal of sharps and contaminated waste
- Training of health personnel
- Testing of donated blood
- Improved access to safe blood
Recommendations for IV drug users
- IV drug users should be offered the rapid hepatitis B vaccine regimen
- Implement sterile needle and syringe programmes
- Offer peer interventions to IV drug users
- Offer opioid substitution therapy to treat opioid dependence to decrease risky behavior
Recommendations for sexual transmission of HCV
- Promotion of correct and consistent condom use
- Routine screening of sex workers in high-prevalence settings
- Elimination of discrimination and gender violence