 
Hepatitis A
Is there a vaccine?
Yes! You can get vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B at the same
time. You will receive three shots over six months, which will
protect you for up to 25 years. If you are considered to be
at "high-risk" by Public Health, i.e. if you’re
a gay male, an injection drug user, a sex worker, or a community
worker providing services to a "high risk" population,
you can get vaccinated for free. If you don't fit into these
categories, it costs approximately $20 per shot.
What are the long term effects?
The vast majority of people get better after having been sick
for about six months. Hepatitis A does not become a chronic
infection.
How is it transmitted?
Hepatitis A is found in the feces (poop, shit) of someone who
is infected.
It can be transmitted the following ways:
Feces to mouth
feces – hands – food/drugs/utensils – mouth
Wash your hands after going to the toilet or
changing a diaper.
Contaminated Water or Ice Cubes
contaminated water - mouth
contaminated water - fruit / vegetables - mouth
You likely won't find Hepatitis A in Canadian
drinking water. If you travel to countries without proper sewage
treatment, don't put ice in your drinks, and drink sealed, bottled
water. Wash imported fruit and vegetables well before you eat
them.
Rimming
anus – mouth
anus – hands - mouth
When you do analingus (licking an anus or asshole,
rimming), put a barrier between your mouth and the anus or asshole.
Find out how to make a barrier on our products page!!
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