1. The hepatitis C virus is NOT airborne.
2. It is NOT spread by:
sneezing and coughing
holding hands
kissing (unless there is deep-kissing and open sores present)
using the same toilet
eating food prepared by someone with HCV
holding a child in your arms
swimming in the same pool
3. The virus IS in the blood of an infected person.
4. Hepatitis C can be spread by using something with infected blood on it
such as:
razors, nail clippers or scissors
tooth brushes and water pics
tattoo or body piercing needles
illicit IV drug needles and paraphernalia (cottons, spoons, etc.)
tampons or sanitary napkins
5. The virus must enter the body through the skin or mucous membrane.
