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Other infection control

Hep C is spread by blood-to-blood contact. The risk of transmission through normal household

contact (cooking and eating utensils, laundry facilities, toilets and bathrooms) is negligible.

People are advised to avoid activities where blood-to-blood contact can occur with others. Avoid

sharing razors or toothbrushes. Cuts or wounds should be promptly cleaned and dressed when

blood spills occur in the home, workplace or sporting venue (also see First aid & general

precautions factsheet).

Because hep C is spread by blood to blood contact, it is rarely passed on through sexual contact.

However, safe sex practices are needed when there is a risk for blood to blood contact.

Contacts

AIVL

6279 1600

NUAA

8354 7300

Hepatitis NSW

1800 803 990

For more information about anything in this factsheet, phone the Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 803 990

or go to

This factsheet was developed by Hepatitis NSW. It was reviewed by the Hepatitis NSW Medical and

Research Advisory Panel.

Last updated 06 May 2015

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