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Prevention of Hepatitis

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Prevention of Food-borne hepatitis

Hepatitis A and E can be transmitted through the faecal-oral route. The virus is transmitted from an infected person's stool to the water or food eaten by another person. To prevent Hepatitis A and E infection, be aware with your personal, food and environmental hygiene.

To be careful with your personal, food and environmental hygiene.

  • Personal hygiene - wash your hands with soap before preparing or eating food and also after going to the toilet.
  • Food hygiene - drink only boiled water. All food, especially bivalve shellfish, such as oysters, clams, mussels and scallops, should be carefully cleaned and thoroughly cooked.
  • Environmental hygiene - treat contaminated water and sewage properly; store drinking water properly and keep all kitchen utensils clean.