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How is hepatitis C not spread?

You cannot get hepatitis C by:

  • holding someone's hand
  • hugging or kissing someone with hepatitis C
  • being coughed or sneezed on
  • eating dirty food or drinking dirty water
  • sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses
  • donating blood
  • breast-feeding