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==Primary Prevention==
==Primary Prevention==
 
Effective measures for the primary prevention of acute liver failure include:
:*Get vaccinated: Get a hepatitis [[vaccine]] or an immunoglobulin shot to prevent [[hepatitis A]] or [[hepatitis B]].
*Vaccination: Get hepatitis [[vaccine]] or an immunoglobulin shot to prevent [[hepatitis A]] or [[hepatitis B]].
:*Eat a proper diet from all of the food groups.
*Hygiene: Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before you touch any food and after you use the bathroom.
:*Maintain a healthy weight: Obesity can cause a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which may include fatty liver, [[hepatitis]] and [[cirrhosis]].
*Weight: Maintain a healthy weight as obesity can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
:*Avoidance of [[alcohol abuse]]. Avoid alcohol when you are taking acetaminophen (Tylenol).
*[[Alcohol abuse]]: Limit alcohol intake.
:*Practice proper hygiene. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before you touch any food and after you use the bathroom.
*Take proper precautions while handling blood and blood products.
:*Don't handle any [[blood]] or [[blood product]]s.
*Don't share any personal toiletry items, including toothbrushes and razors.
:*Don't share any personal toiletry items, including toothbrushes and razors.
* Intravenous drug abuse: Don't share needles.
:*If you get a tattoo or a body piercing, make sure the conditions are sanitary and all equipment is aseptic.
*Tattooing and body piercing: Take aseptic precautions under all these conditions.
:*Be sure to use protection (condoms) when having sex.
* Sexual practices: Practice protective measures during sex.
:*If you use illegal intravenous drugs, don't share needles with anyone.


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of acute liver failure include:

  • Vaccination: Get hepatitis vaccine or an immunoglobulin shot to prevent hepatitis A or hepatitis B.
  • Hygiene: Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before you touch any food and after you use the bathroom.
  • Weight: Maintain a healthy weight as obesity can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
  • Alcohol abuse: Limit alcohol intake.
  • Take proper precautions while handling blood and blood products.
  • Don't share any personal toiletry items, including toothbrushes and razors.
  • Intravenous drug abuse: Don't share needles.
  • Tattooing and body piercing: Take aseptic precautions under all these conditions.
  • Sexual practices: Practice protective measures during sex.

References

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