If you have hepatitis C you can reduce the chances of passing it on to others by:

• not sharing personal items, like toothbrushes or razors
• cleaning and covering any cut or a graze with a waterproof dressing
• cleaning any blood from surfaces with household bleach
• not sharing injecting equipment, such as needles, syringes, spoons and filters
• not donating blood
• using condoms when having sex with new partners - seek advice from a healthcare professional about long-term partners

For more information on preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) see sexualwellbeing.ie.

You can't spread hepatitis C by:

• sneezing or coughing
• kissing or hugging
• sharing food or water
• sharing dishes or glasses
• casual contact - such as at work