Hepatitis B can be transmitted without you knowing! More than 254 million people worldwide live with #hepatitisB and more than 90% still do not see the health disaster that comes with this disease.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a serious infectious disease. It does not show symptoms in the early stages. But if left untreated for a long time, it can cause many complications, including acute hepatitis, cirrhosis, or developing into liver cancer. Therefore, prevention with a vaccine is the best choice, along with taking care of hygiene to reduce infections worldwide as much as possible by เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา 2030.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a chronic infection that is one of the world’s major public health problems. In the early stages after infection, there will be no symptoms. But as time passes, symptoms may include yellow skin, yellow eyes, dark urine, pain in the abdomen, which may lead to acute hepatitis and acute liver failure. In the long term, it increases the risk of complications such as cirrhosis, liver cancer, and eventually increases the chances of illness and death.
The latest report from the World Health Organization reveals that there were an estimated 1.23 million new cases in 2022 worldwide, bringing the total number of people living with the virus to 254 million. But 9 out of 10 people living with the virus are not aware of the health problems or the possible effects on their bodies in the future.
Another scary thing about the disease is infection, as it is mostly transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy (Perinatal Transmission).
Therefore, the best way to prevent the spread is to get vaccinated, which the Ministry of Public Health has recommended as follows:
- Newborns – should be vaccinated as soon as possible, and within 24 hours after birth.
- Children born to mothers who are hepatitis B carriers – After being fully vaccinated, they should be tested for hepatitis B immunity at around 9-12 months of age to confirm that they are immune and not infected with this virus.
- Adults and the elderly – Those who have never been infected or vaccinated before should all receive the vaccine, administered intramuscularly for a total of three doses at 0, 1, and 6 months, respectively.
- Pregnant women – This vaccine is safe. Consult a healthcare professional before receiving the vaccine.
Caution: People with yeast allergies and chronic kidney disease should be vaccinated with caution. They should be under the care of a physician.
In addition to getting the hepatitis B vaccine, practicing good hygiene will help strengthen our defense against this infection.
- Regular hand washing with soap and clean water
- Using condoms during sex
- Avoid sharing sharp personal items with others, such as razor blades, nail clippers, toothpaste, earrings, and body piercing jewelry. Reduce the risk of contact with secretions of infected people.