The hepatitis c trust's GET TESTED campaign,had it's latest event this week,in the form of a photography exhibition by Boy George ( formerly of Culture club ) displaying pictures of celebrities,Taken by the Boy himself. The subjects were also in attendance,along with many others. The event was also attended & reported by Vouge,bringing a new level of awareness.
The trust has done well in getting public figures on board,in what seems a very difficult field for celebs to show out. The Campaigns aim is to RAISE AWARENESS around the risks & dangers that surround HEPATITIS C and the fact that for a potentially terminal virus it gets relatively poor publicity. People really need to understand,it's not just a decease that spreads within the lower classes & drug abusers. Hepatitis c touches Barons & Earls as well as binmen & housewives.The fact that the numbers of infected run into many millions worldwide,coupled with the fact that at least 50% are totally unaware. The virus can lay dormant & even when active,goes about destroying the liver very slowly over many years,before any symptoms become apparent.
" Hence the nickname " The Silent Killer "
If you have had a blood transfusion anywhere,tattoo, dental or hospital treatment in a 3rd world country injected drugs,shared snorting tube or other tools. Maybe your close to one who has,then you need to GET TESTED & advise them to do likewise. The reality is it could have been in your family for 20yrs. Check out the link below to get the full picture of who what when & Why...
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