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Superior Points HRP - Canadian Harm Reduction Network

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APPENDIX EHepatitis C - Tips for PreventionHepatitis C (HCV) is a blood-borne virus that attacks theliver. The virus can survive outside of the body for up to16 days. Symptoms can range from mild to chronic anddamage to the liver could lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.It is spread through contact with infected blood and thereis currently no vaccine or reliable treatment available.Reduce the risk of infection:1. Do not share• Any injection equipment (rigs, works, gear, etc.)including spoons/cookers, ties/tourniquets, filters,swabs, syringes, water (cleaning with bleach does notprevent HCV transmission!)• Crack pipes• Straws or bills for snorting (try not to use dollar billsanyway – they are already covered in germs/bacteria)• Razors• Toothbrushes• Nail clippers• Tattooing or piercing equipment2. When in contact with blood, like helping a hurt friendor cleaning up after an accident, use a latex or vinylglove as a barrier to protect yourself.3. Practice safer sex by using condoms and lube.For more information or for safer sex or injectionsupplies, contact <strong>Superior</strong> <strong>Points</strong> outreach staff at625-8830, 625-8831, or 625-7996.APPENDIX FSUPERIOR POINTS HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMProtocols for Staff, Volunteers and Community Agencies38

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