'Healthy Wednesday' advice from the Hywel Dda Health Board
Latest 'Healthy Wednesday' advice from the Hywel Dda University Health Board - This Healthy Wednesday Look after your Liver! This Healthy Wednesday we are raising awareness of hepatitis. Anyone who has used drugs may be at risk of infection, as well as those who have had a blood transfusion before 1991 or had tattoos/piercings undertaken in non-hygenic surroundings. So what can you do to avoid becoming infected with hepatitis? These are simple steps that can be followed: Do not share any drug paraphernalia. This includes needles, filters, spoons, crack pipes, water, straws or notes for snorting Never share personal items such as razors or toothbrushes Always use a condom when having sex If having tattoos or piercings, always use a reputable practitioner and ensure that the equipment used is sterile Of those infected by hepatitis B, ten per cent will become lifelong carriers. These are the people at risk of serious liver damage without treatment to s...