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==Overview== | |||
==Primary Prevention== | |||
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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. | |||
{{fontcolor|red|'''''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 | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Primary Prevention
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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