World Hepatitis Day 2023 – 28 July Wellness Newsletter
- July 10, 2023
- Posted by: Informed Healthcare Solutions
- Category: Client Wellness Newsletters
World Hepatitis Day 2023 – 28 July
World Hepatitis Day 2023: World Hepatitis Day takes place every year on 28th July bringing the world together to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis.
The theme for 2023 is Hepatitis Can’t Wait. Get tested.
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3 Reasons Why you should get tested?
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- Get tested to protect yourself and your baby,
- Get tested it could save your life,
- Get tested to protect your family.
What Is Viral Hepatitis?
Viral Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and is usually caused by a viral infection. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters blood, and fights infections.
When the liver becomes inflamed or damaged, its function may be impaired. Early symptoms include:
- Fatigue,
- Sudden nausea and vomiting,
- Abdominal pain,
- Loss of appetite,
- Low grade fever,
- Joint pain and others.
Hepatitis C can cause yellowing of the skin and eyes.
There are 5 different Hepatitis viruses – A, B, C, D and E
The main ways Hepatitis A and E is transmitted are through tainted food and water. The disease is prevalent in places with inadequate sanitation and a lack of safe drinking water.
Contact with blood or body fluids from an infected individual can spread Hepatitis B. Additionally, childbirth and delivery are the times when mothers spread Hepatitis B most frequently.
Blood-to-blood contact, such as unsafe injection techniques and insufficient sanitation of medical equipment, is the main way that Hepatitis C is transmitted.
Only those who have already contracted Hepatitis B can contract Hepatitis D, which is transmitted by contact with infected blood.
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) – Hepatitis
World Hepatitis Day 2023 – Treatment?
Vaccines are available for all types of Hepatitis except Hepatitis C, which is treated with antiviral drugs.
Vaccination against Hepatitis B is an important part of immunizing infants.
The most important thing in fighting Hepatitis is getting vaccinated and getting tested if you suspect you have the virus.
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