Q What can be done to prevent hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B can be prevented by taking Hepatitis B vaccination. It is a series of 4-6 vaccines given over a period of 6months. Vaccine is recommended for: all newborn babies at birth, anyone treated for sexually transmitted disease, anyone infected with HIV, health care workers, person with chronic liver disease, People who live with hepatitis B patient, people with end stage kidney disease, sexual partners who have hepatitis B, unvaccinated people travelling to areas with intermediate to high prevalence of hepatitis B. Self care measures: avoid sexual contact with unknown partners, use of condoms during sex with unknown person, avoid sharing needles, tooth brushes, If you choose to undergo piercing or tattooing do it from a reputable shop.