Hepatitis C is not spread by sharing eating utensils, breastfeeding, hugging, kissing, holding hands, coughing, or sneezing. It is also not spread through food or water.

What happens if you kiss someone with hep C?

The virus cant be transmitted through casual contact, such as sharing a cup or eating utensils with an infected person. Hugging, holding hands, and kissing also wont spread it. You cant catch the virus from someone with hepatitis C sneezing or coughing on you.

Can hep C go away?

Most people who are infected with hepatitis C dont experience any symptoms for years. However, hepatitis C usually is a chronic illness (which means it doesnt go away on its own).

Can I get hep C from myself?

Nope! Its not possible to give yourself hep C. Unlike the bacteria that naturally live on your skin (and can sometimes get into your blood and cause an infection through a shot), hep C doesnt live on your body. You have to come into contact with someone elses blood to get it.