The Alert Is To Raise Awareness About Viral Hepatitis

Despite having a high death threat, hepatitis can be prevented and treated. Here are some reduce the risk of hepatitis:

• with hepatitis vaccine
• apply a clean lifestyle such as washing hands
• wears a condom during sex
• do not consume alcoholic beverages and do not use illegal drugs
• do not share the use of personal items, such as razors or toothbrushes
• pay attention to the cleanliness of food and drinks
• consume a balanced nutritious diet, exercise, and get enough rest
• Do not consume raw food and drinking water that is not guaranteed to be clean

Apparently there is a warning for hepatitis day. World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on July 28 every year by WHO (World Health Organization), as well as the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg who discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967, and 2 years later developed the first hepatitis B vaccine. The purpose of the alert is to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, create opportunities to educate people about the burden of infection and efforts to combat viral hepatitis worldwide.