The Occupational Health Blog

• NMS
• May 23, 2012
• Tags: hepatitis c, hepatitis awareness month, hepatitis c antibodies, hepatitis c risk factors

Like Hepatitis A and B, Hepatitis C is an infectious virus that attacks the liver. It is spread from exposures from blood to blood contact such as transfusions, intravenous drug use, and poorly sterilized medical equipment.

• NMS
• May 22, 2012
• Tags: hepatitis b, hepatitis awareness month, hepatitis b vaccine

Hepatitis B is the most common severe liver issue worldwide and for many individuals their occupation puts them at a greater risk of transmission. Employers have the ability to keep employees safe by screening them and protecting them from hep B.