A detailed look at hepatitis prevention and protection of all hepatitis types

hepatitis prevention and protection

Hepatitis A

Natural hepatitis A protection

Hepatitis A sick child immediately isolated, and all the children interacting with him every day visiting the skin and eyes, carefully pay attention to the size of the liver. Among infants exposed to sick child, held immunoprophylaxis (administered antibody to hepatitis A virus). In regions where the incidence is high, prevention campaign conducted: antibodies to the virus is introduced in August or September. To prevent use of the vaccine - preparations containing attenuated virus. Vaccinations begin with 12 months of age, the vaccine is administered again after 6 months after the first, the third stage for vaccination one year after the first injection. Children usually tolerate the vaccine is easy, although there may be pain at the injection site.

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Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B prevention

For the prevention of hepatitis B use virus vaccines.Vaccines are a solution containing the main immunogenic protein of hepatitis B virus, HBs Ag. Antibodies to this protein (ie, the hepatitis B) begins to produce two weeks after administration of the vaccine. After three injections of vaccine immunity laid produced in 99% of cases.Vaccination scheme is as follows: after the first vaccination, 1 month make second vaccination, and 5 months after the second - third. 1 ml of vaccine administered intramuscularly into the deltoid muscle of the arm.Current vaccines do not cause serious adverse reactions. Available soreness at the injection site, mild fever, very rare - allergic reactions. These phenomena are rapidly themselves. The overall incidence of any adverse events was 2.5%.In general, the medical community evaluates registered hepatitis B vaccine as safe and effective in children and adults.If standard mass vaccination of children and adults special examination is not performed. However, it is necessary at least in the following cases:immunocompromised, including - in patients on hemodialysisreceive vaccination by injection in the buttockinfants born to infected mothers (with a positive test for HBs antigen)medical staff working with bloodpersons having sex with patients with chronic hepatitis BThe survey includes the determination of antibody titer in 1-2 months.

Who is at risk for hepatitis B

• Persons who have many sexual partners or with previously diagnosed infections, sexually transmitted

• Men who have homosexual sex

• Sexual partners of infected persons

• People who inject drugs

• Family members (households) patients with chronic hepatitis B

• Babies born to infected mothers

• Health workers

• Patients on hemodialysis (apparatus "artificial kidney") or receiving frequent blood transfusions

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C prevention

People in the groups of high and medium risk, you need to be screened for hepatitis C.In this case, you need to pass the tests, even in cases where (for example) injecting drug use occurred only once or a few times many years ago. Assays for hepatitis C pass all persons infected with HIV.Children born to infected mothers, the analysis is performed at the age of 12-18 months.Medical personnel should undergo examination in all cases of alleged contact with infected blood (for example, if the needle pricked or blood hit in the eye).Persons of certain populations at risk for hepatitis C should receive vaccination against hepatitis B, as they have a risk of infection, and this infection.
Even if you do not get in a risk group, you should

• Never use injection drugs. If you can not abandon them in and out of addiction, never with anyone not sharing needles, syringes, solutions and any similar devices, and do not use other people's
• If you are using injecting drugs, you should be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B. This will keep your liver at risk of co-infection
• Never with anyone and do not share, do not use other people's razors and appliances, toothbrushes and any article which may be blood
• If you - a medical professional, you should always observe safety precautions, especially when working with any sharp objects. You need to be vaccinated against hepatitis B
• If you come to a medical facility or dental office, see that all potentially dangerous manipulations performed only disposable instruments
• Think twice before you go and get a tattoo or piercing, and see - where and to whom you go. Master should wash hands and work in disposable gloves. You can infect a needle that contains infected blood

  Hepatitis C protection

  1. Wash your hands
  2. Careful with tattoos and piercings
  3. Avoid fights and any contact with blood
  4. Do not share your personal belongings and hygiene items
  5. Safer Sex
  6. Careful with food
  7. Vaccination against hepatitis B
  
  
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