Whilst you might be familiar with vaccinations given throughout childhood and for travel purposes, you might not know that vaccinations exist to protect those most at risk from certain infections passed on through sex.
We offer HPV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Gonorrhoea, and MPox vaccinations to those most at risk. To book for your vaccinations, please contact us so we can arrange an appointment for you.
HPV
The HPV vaccine reduces your chances of getting human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that's spread through skin contact (usually when having sex). It is now routinely given to all children aged 12/13 years as part of their vaccination schedule.
Most types of HPV are harmless. But some types are linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, including:
- cervical cancer
- mouth cancer
- anal cancer
- penile cancer
- vulval cancer
- vaginal cancer
We vaccinate:
- Gay men, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) up to and including the age of 45
- Trans women
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an infection that affects the liver. It's spread through blood, semen and vaginal fluids.
Hepatitis B can be very serious. It can make the liver suddenly stop working or cause gradual damage to the liver over time. It can also increase your chances of getting liver cancer.
Who do we vaccinate?
- Gay men, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM)
- Trans women
- People whose partner has hepatitis B
- Those starting/taking PreP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) or PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV
- People living with HIV, hepatitis A or hepatitis C
- People who inject drugs and their partners
- Sex workers and those who have sex with sex workers
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is spread in the poo of an infected person. Most people who get it get better within a few months.
Who do we vaccinate?
- Gay men, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) with a new or casual partner in last three months
- Anyone living with HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C
- People with known recent exposure to hepatitis A
- People who inject drugs
- Sex workers and those who have sex with sex workers
Gonorrhoea
Please be aware that this is a new vaccination which is currently being rolled out across our clinic locations.
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which can be passed on through unprotected sex. You can learn more about it by clicking here.
A vaccination called Bexsero, which is primarily for meningococcal infections, has been shown in studies to provide some protection against gonorrhoea.
Who do we vaccinate?
- Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, who have had 5 or more sexual partners in the last 3 months and/or chlamydia or gonorrhoea in the past 12 months
- Other people at an ongoing high risk of gonorrhoea infection, such as sex workers practising condomless sex.
If you feel you may be at risk of gonorrhoea and would like to discuss the vaccine, please get in touch to arrange an appointment to discuss this.
MPox
Please be aware that this is a new vaccination which is currently being rolled out across our clinic locations.
Mpox is a viral infection that spreads through close, person-to-person contact, often via sexual contact. It is most commonly found in parts of central and east Africa, but there have have been a small number of cases of mpox in the UK since 2022. You can find out more about it by clicking here.
Who do we vaccinate?
Men (or were assigned male at birth) who have sex with other men and you have multiple sexual partners, participate in group sex, or attend sex-on-premises venues (staff at these venues may also be eligible).
