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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Primary Prevention

• Get vaccinated: Get a hepatitis vaccine or an immunoglobulin shot to prevent hepatitis A or hepatitis B.
• Eat a proper diet from all of the food groups.
• Maintain a healthy weight: Obesity can cause a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which may include fatty liver, hepatitis and cirrhosis.
• Avoidance of alcohol abuse. Avoid alcohol when you are taking acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• Practice proper hygiene. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before you touch any food and after you use the bathroom.
• Don't handle any blood or blood products.
• Don't share any personal toiletry items, including toothbrushes and razors.
• If you get a tattoo or a body piercing, make sure the conditions are sanitary and all equipment is aseptic.
• Be sure to use protection (condoms) when having sex.
• If you use illegal intravenous drugs, don't share needles with anyone.