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, and Hepatitis B vaccinations to those most at risk. We'll soon be offering the new Gonorrhoea vaccine too. 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
