How To Contract Hepatitis B And What You Should Do

6. Common Sense Prevention

Besides the hepatitis B vaccine, which needs three to four repetitive boosters, there are other preventative measures to take. Sexually active males should wear a condom, especially if they have multiple sexual partners. Drug users should avoid sharing needles and dispose of their own properly. Items that have a risk of being tainted with blood like razors and toothbrushes should not be shared and those getting tattoos should fully research the hygiene practices of the artist.

5. Hemodialysis

People with kidney disease and are undergoing hemodialysis, a process of filtering the blood through a machine, are also at greater risk of hepatitis B. People with renal failure are more likely to have the chronic strain compared to those with healthy kidneys. They are susceptible to the infection because of their suppressed immune system. Dialysis patients usually have mild symptoms, but the virus has a more serious impact on kidney transplant recipients.