Hepatitis B
Put Prevention Into Practice
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- Hepatitis B is a serious disease of the liver. It is spread through contact with the blood
or body fluids of someone who has Hepatitis B, usually through sex or sharing
needles.
- Generally, you should receive Hepatitis B shots if you:
- have had other sexual partners within the last 6 months or if your partner
has had other sexual partners within the last 6 months.
- are a male and have had sex with another male.
- have had a sexually transmitted disease (STD) within the last 6 months.
- have injected illegal drugs.
- are a health care worker who is often exposed to blood or blood products.
- had blood transfusions between 1978 and 1985.
- If you are at risk and decide not to be immunized, decrease your risk by:
- using a condom with spermicide every time you have sex.
- never sharing needles.
- protecting yourself on the job by wearing gloves, face or eye shields, and a
gown every time you expect to come in contact with any bodily fluids.
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