DOs and DON’Ts

DO :

• Get the Hepatitis A and B vaccines
• Be under the care of a liver specialist
• Always eat a well-balanced meal
• Tone down on your daily activities and take things easy
• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration
• Take in smaller amounts of food to counter nausea
• Take naps when you can
• Practice safe sex using condom and inform your partner so that they can be tested and/ or be immunized
• Strict personal hygiene
• Cover up all open sores and wounds
• Clean all contaminated surfaces with household bleach to kill the virus
• Monitor your liver health and visit your doctor at least once a year to check on the progression of the disease
• On routine visits to the doctors, dentist, please remind them that you are a carrier
• Avoid depressing or overwhelming tasks
• Stay informed about research developments regarding treatments so you are able to make the best decisions.

DON'T :

• Drink alcohol as this might further damage your liver
• Take certain prescribed, over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements without your doctor’s knowledge
• Exercise vigorously
• Share your toothbrush, razors, nail clippers, syringes etc with others
• Donate blood, plasma, organs, sperm or tissues
• Pass food that has been in your mouth or pre-chew food for babies