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protect my kids from hep c

protect my kids from hep c

family memeber that lives with us just yesterday told us he has hepititas c . what should i do to protect my 1,3,& 5 yr old from this? are they safe?
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Most all of us have children and none of them have gotten the disease via anything in our lives or homes.  It's not really logical or possible because it is a blood to blood contracted disease. Now they you were to share drugs or needles with the family member then they would have a chance but otherwise just no........
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You children are in no danger at all. They are very safe. Hepatitis C is transmitted only blood to blood. It is not like hepatitis A, for example, which you can get through dirty hands or drinking contaminated water. Common sense precautions is all that is needed. Your children should not use your family member's toothbrush, razor, or nailclippers. If family member has a bleeding cut, it should be covered.

Please let your children love and hug their relative, and share meals/household items with him/her without fear.
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FWIW - I have had Hep C since 1983, (was 14 and lived at home) and none of my family has contracted Hep C since then.  I am now 42 and married with 2 kids.
Live a normal life, and treat your relative as normal and you will be fine.
Just my .02 and personal experience.
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