Avoid contact with blood or blood products whenever possible. Wash hands thoroughly or clean up extensively after using the restroom if there is contact with anyone's blood, feces, or body fluids. Hepatitis B vaccine is available for people in high-risk groups. Hepatitis A vaccine is available for people in high risk professions like nursery attendants, institutional care workers, nurses, physicians, and people traveling to undeveloped countries. Avoid IV drug use.
Treatment varies with the specific type of hepatitis.
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