Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. The hepatitis A vaccine is available for people travelling to countries where the disease is common. If you think you might have hepatitis A, or have any questions, visit a sexual health or GUM clinic.

Hepatitis A is not usually life-threatening and most people make a full recovery within a couple of months. Symptoms of hepatitis A can appear up to 8 weeks after sex and include tiredness and feeling sick (nausea). MSM with multiple partners are particularly at risk. However you can also get hepatitis A through sex, including oral-anal sex ('rimming') and giving oral sex after anal sex.

The infection is usually spread in contaminated food or drink, or by poor hand-washing. Hepatitis A is a liver infection that's spread by a virus in poo. Only go to a clinic if you've been told to.įind sexual health clinic contact details Hepatitis A Using sexual health clinics during coronavirus (COVID-19)Ĭall a sexual health clinic if you need help or advice.