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H.E.A.L.S of the South |
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Hepatitis C Risk Factors You are at risk for Hepatitis C and should be TESTED if you:* received a blood transfusion or solid organ transplant before July 1992 * were notified that you received blood from a donor who later tested positive for hepatitis C. * have ever injected illegal drugs, even if you experimented only one time many years ago (or snorted any drugs)
* were a recipient of clotting factor(s) made before 1987 * have ever been on long-term kidney dialysis * have had tattoos or body piercings * had sexual activity that involved contact with blood * have had vaccinations administered with pneumatic jet injectors * are a combat veteran
* have shared razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers, tweezers, etc. with an infected person * are a health care worker exposed to needle sticks or first responders * have ever been incarcerated * also 5% of babies born to infected mothers will get Hepatitis C |
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