How Hepatitis B can be prevented 2024?
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Lucas Rogers
Works at the International Organization for Migration, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
Hi there! I'm Dr. Sarah, a hepatologist with over 15 years of experience in diagnosing and treating liver diseases, including hepatitis B. It's my passion to raise awareness about this often-silent condition, particularly its prevention.
Let's talk about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from hepatitis B.
## Preventing Hepatitis B: Your Best Defense
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). While it can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and even death, the good news is that it's entirely preventable. Here's how:
1. Vaccination: Your Strongest Shield
The hepatitis B vaccine is the cornerstone of prevention. It's safe, effective, and recommended for:
* All infants: The first dose is ideally given within 24 hours of birth, followed by two or three more doses during infancy and early childhood.
* **Children and adolescents not vaccinated at birth:** They should receive the vaccine series as soon as possible.
* Adults at increased risk: This includes:
* Healthcare workers
* People with chronic liver disease
* People with HIV
* People on dialysis
* Men who have sex with men
* People who inject drugs
* **Household contacts and sexual partners of people with hepatitis B**
* **Travelers to areas with high rates of hepatitis B**
* People with diabetes
* Pregnant women: All pregnant women are now routinely screened for hepatitis B. If a mother is infected, her baby can receive the vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) at birth to prevent transmission.
2. Lifestyle Choices to Reduce Your Risk
While vaccination is the most powerful tool, adopting these lifestyle practices can further reduce your risk:
* Practice safe sex: Use condoms consistently and correctly during sexual activity, especially if you're unsure of your partner's hepatitis B status.
* Avoid sharing needles: Sharing needles for drug use or other purposes directly transmits the virus.
* **Be cautious with body piercings and tattoos:** Ensure that any instruments used are sterile and from a reputable establishment.
* Don't share personal items: Avoid sharing toothbrushes, razors, or anything else that could come into contact with blood.
3. Early Detection and Management
* Regular testing: Talk to your doctor about getting tested for hepatitis B, especially if you have any risk factors.
* Prompt treatment: If you're diagnosed with hepatitis B, your doctor will determine the best course of treatment to manage the infection and prevent liver damage.
**Remember, prevention is always better than cure.** By understanding the ways hepatitis B is transmitted and taking the necessary precautions, you can safeguard your health and the health of those you love.
Let's talk about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from hepatitis B.
## Preventing Hepatitis B: Your Best Defense
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). While it can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and even death, the good news is that it's entirely preventable. Here's how:
1. Vaccination: Your Strongest Shield
The hepatitis B vaccine is the cornerstone of prevention. It's safe, effective, and recommended for:
* All infants: The first dose is ideally given within 24 hours of birth, followed by two or three more doses during infancy and early childhood.
* **Children and adolescents not vaccinated at birth:** They should receive the vaccine series as soon as possible.
* Adults at increased risk: This includes:
* Healthcare workers
* People with chronic liver disease
* People with HIV
* People on dialysis
* Men who have sex with men
* People who inject drugs
* **Household contacts and sexual partners of people with hepatitis B**
* **Travelers to areas with high rates of hepatitis B**
* People with diabetes
* Pregnant women: All pregnant women are now routinely screened for hepatitis B. If a mother is infected, her baby can receive the vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) at birth to prevent transmission.
2. Lifestyle Choices to Reduce Your Risk
While vaccination is the most powerful tool, adopting these lifestyle practices can further reduce your risk:
* Practice safe sex: Use condoms consistently and correctly during sexual activity, especially if you're unsure of your partner's hepatitis B status.
* Avoid sharing needles: Sharing needles for drug use or other purposes directly transmits the virus.
* **Be cautious with body piercings and tattoos:** Ensure that any instruments used are sterile and from a reputable establishment.
* Don't share personal items: Avoid sharing toothbrushes, razors, or anything else that could come into contact with blood.
3. Early Detection and Management
* Regular testing: Talk to your doctor about getting tested for hepatitis B, especially if you have any risk factors.
* Prompt treatment: If you're diagnosed with hepatitis B, your doctor will determine the best course of treatment to manage the infection and prevent liver damage.
**Remember, prevention is always better than cure.** By understanding the ways hepatitis B is transmitted and taking the necessary precautions, you can safeguard your health and the health of those you love.
2024-06-19 15:50:30
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Works at the Urban Garden Project, Lives in Los Angeles, CA.
Hepatitis B infection can be prevented by getting vaccine and HBIG (hepatitis B immune globulin) soon after coming into contact with the virus. Persons who have recently been exposed to HBV should get HBIG and vaccine as soon as possible and preferably within 24 hours, but not more than 2 weeks after the exposure.
2023-04-19 11:03:20
Benjamin Wilson
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Hepatitis B infection can be prevented by getting vaccine and HBIG (hepatitis B immune globulin) soon after coming into contact with the virus. Persons who have recently been exposed to HBV should get HBIG and vaccine as soon as possible and preferably within 24 hours, but not more than 2 weeks after the exposure.
