• Do not share personal items that might have blood on them (toothbrush, nail clippers, or similar items).

• If injecting drugs, do not share needles.

• If using drugs, do not share drug paraphernalia (pipes, straws, etc.).

• Consider the risks if you are thinking about getting a tattoo or body piercing. You might get infected if the artist's tools have someone else's blood on them.

• Since Hep C can be spread by sex, use latex condoms correctly and consistently. This will help prevent the spread of other sexually transmitted diseases, too.