Prevention of hepatitis surrounds exposure to organisms that cause hepatitis.

Prevention of hepatitis includes:

• Hepatitis A vaccine
• Hepatitis B vaccine

You should receive hepatitis B immunoglobulin if you are exposed to someone who has hepatitis B and you have not been vaccinated against hepatitis B. You should also be tested for hepatitis if you are exposed to someone who has hepatitis B or C.

Additional prevention of hepatitis includes:

• Avoid exposure to blood.
• Avoid exposure to body fluids.
• Avoid having multiple sexual partners.
• Avoid body piercing.
• Avoid raw seafood.
• Avoid sexual contact with someone who has hepatitis.
• Avoid tattoos.
• Avoid using another person's personal items, such as razors or toothbrushes.
• Do not abuse intravenous drugs.
• Do not drink alcohol when you take acetaminophen.
• Do not share eating utensils with someone who has hepatitis.
• Do not share needles.
• Drink bottled water while traveling.
• Practice safe sex:
• Use condoms.
• Wash your hands after using the bathroom.
• Wash your hands before handling food.