Vaccines fight the spread of infectious diseases. Vaccines are available for three infections that can be passed through sexual activity: HPV, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.
Vaccines fight the spread of infectious diseases. Vaccines are available for three of the most common STIs: HPV, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.
HPV
The HPV vaccine is a cancer-preventing vaccine that can benefit you, no matter your sex, gender, sexual orientation, or sexual activity status.In British Columbia, males born in 2005 or later and females can get the vaccine for free as long as they get their first dose before they turn 19 and their last dose before they turn 26. The HPV vaccine is part of the recommended vaccination schedule for all youth in British Columbia. |
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a very common STI passed by skin to skin contact during sex. Some types of HPV cause genital warts and other more serious strains can lead to cervical cancer. On rare occasions, HPV may also cause cancer of the penis, vulva, anus and throat.
Book an HPV vaccine appointment: https://immunizebc.ca/before19
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HPV Vaccine prevents many strains of HPV
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by one of many hepatitis viruses (Hepatitis A, B or C). Hepatitis A is most commonly passed through oral-fecal contact which may occur during sex. Hepatitis A is preventable through vaccination
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by one of many hepatitis viruses (Hepatitis A, B or C). Hepatitis B is passed through contact with blood and body fluids which may occur during sex. The virus can be found in body fluids such as blood, semen, pre-ejaculate, and vaginal fluids. Hepatitis B is preventable with vaccination.
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