How can I prevent hepatitis C

The best way to prevent hepatitis C is to never share any injecting equipment.

Your boyfriend, girlfriend or best friend could have hepatitis C and you wouldn't even know it. So don't risk it.

• Always use new equipment including, needles, spoons, swabs, water, filters and tourniquets
• Wash your hands before and after injecting
• For tattoos and body piercing, it's best to go to professionals who use sterile equipment
• Don't use other peoples razors, toothbrushes or tweezers - there may be blood on them