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Hepatitis C vaccine

Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C (HCV)?

Unfortunately, there’s no vaccine licensed in Canada that can protect you against hepatitis C. And once you’ve contracted this virus, you’ll carry it for the rest of your life. Given these facts, it’s even more crucial to adopt consistently safe practices in your daily lifestyle.

HCV is transmitted particularly by blood and to a lesser extent by body fluids. Always be careful to protect yourself in sexual situations. Avoid sharing objects that might be contaminated by blood. Before you have any tattoo or piercing done, or undergo acupuncture, make sure the materials being used have been properly sterilized.