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Hepatitis A & B Vaccinations

Should I be concerned about Hep A&B?

Only if you haven't been vaccinated!


Hepatitis A is a potentially serious disease caused by a virus that attacks
the liver. Anyone can get it, but some activities increase the risk of coming
down with it! Hep A will eventually run it's course, and once you get it you
will develop a lifelong immunity to it. But it will drag you down and mean time
off work. Death from Hep A is rare, but may occur in up to three percent of
those over 40! And Hep A is particularly dangerous for people who are HIV positive.


Hep A is mostly transmitted through oral contact with shit, even a tiny amount.
So rimming, handling a used condom or fingering your partner's ass followed
by any oral contact all carry the risk of getting Hep A. Also, cocksucking after
unprotected fucking is risky.


Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by the Hep B virus. Most
people who get it never feel sick and recover completely, but about 10% of adults
will remain infectious and develop a chronic disease that can lead to cirrhosis
and cancer of the liver later in life! The Hep B virus is present in an infected
person's saliva, cum, blood and piss.

All of the following carry a risk for getting Hep B!

Cocksucking, rimming, sharing toothbrushes or nail files, sharing razors, fucking,
watersports (piss), kissing and any blood-to-blood contact (including sharing
injection or snorting equiment, re-using of piercing or href="/?q=book/view/32">tattoo needles, ritual
cutting tools).

Tell me about the vaccinations!

Well, it turns out that all gay and bi guys can be vaccinated for Hep A and
B for free! And once you're vaccinated, you're protected from both A and B.
So it's a pretty good deal! And for you poz guys out there, the vaccinations
are safe for you, too!

So where do I get mine?

Vaccinations for Hep A and B are yours for the asking at the CRD Testing Clinic,
1947 Cook Street. You can just drop in!


Hepatitis clinic hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 1:45pm.


For further information, call the CRD Testing Clinic at 388-2220


Vaccinations are also available at AIDS Vancouver Island's Street Outreach
Services. Street nurses are available weedkays (afternoon and evening); call
to confirm hours (384-2366).


For further information on Hep A and B, call the Canadian Liver Foundation
toll-free information line at 1-800-856-7266 or visit the Gay Health Website
at www.gayhealth.com


Adapted from information available at:

  • href="http://www.gayhealth.com/">Gay Health
  • href="http://www.bccdc.org/">BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
  • href="http://www.liver.ca/noflash.html">Canadian Liver Foundation