Staying safe is something that’s built into us. It's instinct for us to dodge things that could injure us or step out of harm's way. Because of this, we should be aware of dangerous objects or actions. One dangerous activity is having unsafe sex. A big part of being safe is being protected in any situation. STD’s or sexually transmitted diseases are a huge issue and danger to anyone who is having sex. The best way to prevent transferring STD’s is by having safe sex. Wearing a condom or using birth control is an excellent way to practice safe sex. To take it a step further, it is always a good idea to get tested at your local clinic for any STD's whenever you are sexually active, even if you only have one partner. Our overall safety is a big concern for all of us, especially when having a great time. Always put safety first and remember to be aware throughout the summer.
Safety doesn't start just in June or end there, it continues. Besides having National Safety Month on June, we also have World Hepatitis Day in July. Which means summer is just a time when we should all take care of ourselves and be aware of our surrounding. Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. National Hepatitis Day rolls by every July 28th; it brings the world together to raise awareness fight against hepatitis. There are different types of hepatitis, but most commonly are hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. If you have been diagnosed with hepatitis, don’t worry, you are not alone. Nearly 2% of the US is affected by it too. Hepatitis could lead to other illnesses or death because of the increased chances of infection. According to VeryWell’s Hepatitis Article, Worldwide, 57% of all liver cirrhosis, and 78% of liver cancers are related to chronic infection with hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
There isn’t one type of hepatitis that is worst than another. Most types of hepatitis are more likely to be fatal or cause chronic long term problems. Nowadays, technology and science are so advanced that there are vaccines available for both, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Since hepatitis D occurs along with hepatitis B, many of these diseases are now preventable with vaccination. Make sure you reach out to your doctors first and take care of yourself!
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