The Hepatitis B virus is carried in blood, semen and vaginal fluids. One way it can be transferred is through sexual intercourse with an infected person without a condom.
A vaccine that offers protection against Hepatitis B is available to those who are at high risk of developing the infection.
This includes people originally from high-risk countries, people who inject drugs, and people who have unprotected sex with multiple sexual partners.
You are only eligible to have the Hepatitis B vaccination at Sandyford if you are at sexual risk of Hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B vaccine usually consists of three doses over at least six months.
We usually give Hepatitis B vaccine in a combined vaccination along with Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B vaccinations, will now be offered to those who are eligible when attending Sandyford for other appointments for example PrEP. Staff will be screening for suitability.
This update to our services is in line with Public Health Scotland guidance.
If you have completed your vaccine course, you do not need to do anything further.
