To treat either injury, you should: 1  Ice your shoulder to reduce pain and swelling. 2  Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours, for 2 to 3 days or longer.
People can become infected with the Hepatitis C virus during such activities as. 1  Sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs. 2  Needlestick injuries in health care settings. 3  Being born to a mother who has Hepatitis C.
There are many ways Hep C can be spread, including: 1  Recreational drugs that involve needles or straws. 2  Sharing personal care items like razors or toothbrushes. 3  Needlestick injuries in healthcare settings. 4  Sexual contact with a person infected with the hepatitis C virus. 5  Getting a tattoo with unsterilized equipment.