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OT:Work issue....advice?
When I started my job I was informed there was a person I'd be working with has hepatitis( can't remember which one but a bad one) she had told me shed talk to the boss bout me getting my shots. That was 5 months ago and I was ttc so I wasn't sure what to do. I hadn't worked with this lady more then a few time so I figured I'd wait. Well now I work with her 3+ times a week! Should start the round of shots now?? Its like one shot then wait 3 months then the 2nd shot then wait a month then the 3rd shot. Or something like that.... Or should I just keep using my safe measures?? Help!
What is hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a chronic liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). An estimated 242,500 people in Canada are infected with HCV and nearly 8,000 individuals were newly infected in 2007.
How is hepatitis C spread?
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread through blood-to-blood contact. This can happen if you:
Ever, even once, shared needles (for injection drug use), straws ( for intranasal use), pipes, spoons, cookers and other drug-related equipment. (This virus was around when sharing such equipment was common in the 1960s and 1970s.) Cleaning with bleach may not kill the hepatitis C virus. Although partial effectiveness cannot be excluded, the published data clearly indicate that bleach disinfection has limited benefit in preventing HCV transmission;
Ever shared sharp instruments/ personal hygiene equipment with an infected person (e.g., razors, scissors, nail clippers, toothbrush);
Were ever exposed to HCV, both within and outside Canada, when universal precautions are not observed and/or during medical or dental practices that involve the use of contaminated equipment;
Ever got a tattoo or had body piercing or acupuncture where the operator used unsterile or homemade equipment or unsterile techniques;
Were pricked by a needle that had infected blood on it (this could happen in the workplace);
Were born to a mother who has hepatitis C;
Engaged in higher-risk sexual behaviours ( e.g., unprotected sex with an infected partner that includes contact with blood or exchange of blood);
Ever had blood transfusions, blood products, or organ transplant before 1992 in Canada.
Hepatitis C is NOT spread by casual contact, such as hugging, kissing or shaking hands, or by being around someone who is sneezing or coughing. The virus is not found in food or water.
Is it easy to get hepatitis C?
If you live or work with someone who has hepatitis C, you will NOT get the disease from day-to-day contact. To get hepatitis C, you must share blood or body fluids containing blood with a person who has the disease.
Is there a vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infection?
Currently, there is no licensed vaccine for the prevention of HCV infection.
From a second source: Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?
No, not for hepatitis C. There are vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. If you have hepatitis C, your doctor may want you to take the vaccine for hepatitis B (and maybe the vaccine for hepatitis A), if you don't already have these viruses. If you have hepatitis C, you are more likely to catch hepatitis A or hepatitis B, which would cause more damage to your liver.
That information is copy and pasted directly from a Public Health government website.. If they are offering you a vaccination it is not for Hep C. Perhaps, she has a different type of Hep or they are offering you the Hep A&B one for precautions....
From the Twintrix website, which is the vaccinations for a&b... Pregnant women: Twinrix® should only be used during pregnancy when clearly needed and recommended by a doctor.
There are seperate vaccinations for Hep B and A as well.. So they may be different where you are but usually u are given the double one if you have not had any. The websites are showing that there have been no studies done yet on pregnant women and twintrix so they do not know if it is safe or unharmful..
I am not posting this information to be rude or start an argument. Its important to be informed because there is a lot of confusions around these viruses. You can always ask you doctor for clarificaiton.... adn specifically about it if you are trying to conceive. the website i took the information from about Hep C is update to date.
Hepatitis C is a chronic liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). An estimated 242,500 people in Canada are infected with HCV and nearly 8,000 individuals were newly infected in 2007.
How is hepatitis C spread?
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread through blood-to-blood contact. This can happen if you:
Ever, even once, shared needles (for injection drug use), straws ( for intranasal use), pipes, spoons, cookers and other drug-related equipment. (This virus was around when sharing such equipment was common in the 1960s and 1970s.) Cleaning with bleach may not kill the hepatitis C virus. Although partial effectiveness cannot be excluded, the published data clearly indicate that bleach disinfection has limited benefit in preventing HCV transmission;
Ever shared sharp instruments/ personal hygiene equipment with an infected person (e.g., razors, scissors, nail clippers, toothbrush);
Were ever exposed to HCV, both within and outside Canada, when universal precautions are not observed and/or during medical or dental practices that involve the use of contaminated equipment;
Ever got a tattoo or had body piercing or acupuncture where the operator used unsterile or homemade equipment or unsterile techniques;
Were pricked by a needle that had infected blood on it (this could happen in the workplace);
Were born to a mother who has hepatitis C;
Engaged in higher-risk sexual behaviours ( e.g., unprotected sex with an infected partner that includes contact with blood or exchange of blood);
Ever had blood transfusions, blood products, or organ transplant before 1992 in Canada.
Hepatitis C is NOT spread by casual contact, such as hugging, kissing or shaking hands, or by being around someone who is sneezing or coughing. The virus is not found in food or water.
Is it easy to get hepatitis C?
If you live or work with someone who has hepatitis C, you will NOT get the disease from day-to-day contact. To get hepatitis C, you must share blood or body fluids containing blood with a person who has the disease.
Is there a vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infection?
Currently, there is no licensed vaccine for the prevention of HCV infection.
From a second source: Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?
No, not for hepatitis C. There are vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. If you have hepatitis C, your doctor may want you to take the vaccine for hepatitis B (and maybe the vaccine for hepatitis A), if you don't already have these viruses. If you have hepatitis C, you are more likely to catch hepatitis A or hepatitis B, which would cause more damage to your liver.
That information is copy and pasted directly from a Public Health government website.. If they are offering you a vaccination it is not for Hep C. Perhaps, she has a different type of Hep or they are offering you the Hep A&B one for precautions....
From the Twintrix website, which is the vaccinations for a&b... Pregnant women: Twinrix® should only be used during pregnancy when clearly needed and recommended by a doctor.
There are seperate vaccinations for Hep B and A as well.. So they may be different where you are but usually u are given the double one if you have not had any. The websites are showing that there have been no studies done yet on pregnant women and twintrix so they do not know if it is safe or unharmful..
I am not posting this information to be rude or start an argument. Its important to be informed because there is a lot of confusions around these viruses. You can always ask you doctor for clarificaiton.... adn specifically about it if you are trying to conceive. the website i took the information from about Hep C is update to date.
Yes there is. They told me they'd set up an apt to get the series of shot when I first started.
I just wanna know if they are safe to take hwile pregnant or ttc.
I just wanna know if they are safe to take hwile pregnant or ttc.
There is no vaccination against Hep C.. So if she has Hep C, vaccinations wont have any effect.
you can get shots for Hep B & A.
I am sure you can find some online resources to help createa safe work place when working with Hep C. Keep in mind doctors work with people with infectious disease all the time. I would recommended keeping a clean work space, disinfecting surfaces frequently where bodily fluids may have spilled including saliva. Always wear gloves when doing any type of personal care... As well, I would wear long sleeve shirts to work to prevent any pickign at your skin.
I understand that she cannot take safety precautions herself but she can sense and feel fear or people treating her different. If you sense that this is effecting your work with her, talk to your boss abouti t.. It is something that you will need to cope with if you are goign to continue to work and support her.
you can get shots for Hep B & A.
I am sure you can find some online resources to help createa safe work place when working with Hep C. Keep in mind doctors work with people with infectious disease all the time. I would recommended keeping a clean work space, disinfecting surfaces frequently where bodily fluids may have spilled including saliva. Always wear gloves when doing any type of personal care... As well, I would wear long sleeve shirts to work to prevent any pickign at your skin.
I understand that she cannot take safety precautions herself but she can sense and feel fear or people treating her different. If you sense that this is effecting your work with her, talk to your boss abouti t.. It is something that you will need to cope with if you are goign to continue to work and support her.
Then its hep b she has. She a big picker and has very thin skin. So when she bumbs her self or scratchs she bleeds. Its not a very safe person bc like I said she is mentally disabled. I'm just trying to find out I guess if anyone knows if its safe to get the shots while pregnant. I find out on dec 1st if I am. And I'd like to continue ttc but if I get pregnant and can't get my 2nd dose in 3 months I wouldn't be safe.... Lol that makes no sense.
I believe that hep b is the one you have to take the round of shots for and it's only transmitted through sex. Hep c is only contracted through blood, needles, cuts ect. Hep a is transmitted like a flu and can be caught like a cold, but I don't think she would be working if she had that she wouldn't be able to get out of bed. I had hep a as a child it came and went, but I had a terrible fever and couldn't keep anything down either way.
No she doesn't she mental challenged. I'm just gonna have to ask the place if its safe to take while pregnant.
Honey, I dont even know what to say..I have no clue on anything in this area...But, I just wanted to tell you, use all necessary precautions when working with that person..But, I bet that person knows the fear that everyone shares being around them, so they use safety measures as well...Or at least I would hope they would...Good luck
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