The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged citizens to take precautionary measures to avoid hepatitis infection in a publication on Saturday to mark International Hepatitis Day.
In an advisory, the NCDC provided information to help people understand the different types of viral hepatitis, their signs and symptoms, and tips to stay safe.
Some precautionary measures noted by the Centre included the following: Taking the hepatitis B vaccine, washing hands regularly, avoiding sharing personal items such as toothbrushes and razors, and avoiding blood transfusions from an unreliable source.
It also urged citizens to avoid risky behaviors, such as drug injection, while advising them to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating and avoid eating raw seafood.
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