Don't share personal care items that might have blood on them, such as razors, toothbrushes, and washcloths.
Always wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet, changing a diaper, and before preparing and eating food.
Avoid tap water when traveling internationally and practice good hygiene and sanitation.
Consider the risks if you are thinking about getting a tattoo or body piercing. You might get infected if the tools or dye have someone else's blood on them or if the artist or piercer does not follow good sterilization practices.
Health care or public safety workers should always follow routine barrier precautions and safely handle needles and other sharps. In addition, they should be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
If you have or have had HBV or HCV infection, do not donate blood, organs, or tissue.
Don't shoot drugs. If you do, try to stop by getting into a treatment program. If you can't stop, never share needles, syringes, water, or "works." Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B.
More information at Immunize.org
