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Protect yourself from Hepatitis and HIV.
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HIV, Hepatitis B, and C are serious diseases.
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But what do they do?
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How are they transmitted?
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And what can be done about them?
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Hepatitis B and C attack the liver
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but often go unnoticed,
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as symptoms such as fatigue or abdominal pain
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can also occur with other illnesses.
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Sometimes jaundice may appear. 
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Hepatitis can have severe consequences,
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such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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HIV gradually weakens the immune system without noticeable symptoms,
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making the body more vulnerable to other diseases.
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All three infections can be fatal if untreated.
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Transmission mainly occurs through blood, e.g.
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when sharing syringes, needles, water, cookers or filters.
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Hepatitis C can also be transmitted
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through used snorting tubes or pipes.
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Even tiny amounts of blood pose a risk.
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Never share drug-use equipment and always use your own clean materials.
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There's also a risk of transmission
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when using unclean instruments for tattoos, piercings
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or medical procedures.
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HIV and Hepatitis B
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can also be transmitted through bodily fluids,
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for example, through unprotected sex.
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Use condoms.
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It is important to get tested
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regularly for Hepatitis and HIV
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drug-use services, among others
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offer counseling and testing.
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You can get vaccinated for Hepatitis B.
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A preventive medication called PrEP
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can protect against HIV.
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Substitution therapy can help reduce drug use.
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The good news:
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if you get infected, effective treatment is available.
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Hepatitis C can almost always be cured
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within a few weeks with well-tolerated tablets.
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HIV and Hepatitis B can be well controlled with medication.
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Treatment is crucial to prevent severe complications.
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Take advantage of counselling and testing services.
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If you are infected, get treated.
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Your health matters.