• SERVICE CLOSURE - 2nd April

    For the purpose of staff training the service will not open until 2pm

  • Telephone Lines

    Due to staffing shortages there may be some delay in responding to calls.  Please bear with us at this time and we will endeavour to answer all calls as soon as possible.

  • Results Hub

    Due to staffing shortages and testing delays at the laboratory there will be a delay in obtaining your results.  We will process them as soon as we receive them.  Thank you for your patience

  • Continuing building works at St Hughs

    Please bear with us for any disruption during the ongoing repairs to the roof

Viral Hepatitis

Hepatitis A is a virus that infects the liver. It is also present in the blood and faeces (poo) of someone who has the infection. There is a vaccination available for high risk groups.

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a virus that infects the liver. It is also present in the blood and faeces (poo) of someone who has the infection. There is a vaccination available for high risk groups.

For more information visit NHS Hepatitis-A

 

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a blood-borne virus that affects the liver. It can be diagnosed by a blood test. There is an effective vaccination available to prevent people getting hepatitis B and we recommend and provide it for people who are at risk of catching it sexually.

For more information visit NHS Hepatitis-B

 

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus affecting the liver. The most common way to catch it is by sharing contaminated needles, spoons, and filters to inject drugs. If you have the hepatitis C virus you will be referred to a liver specialist.

For more information visit NHS Hepatitis-C

 

For more information on liver disease.

Condoms
by post!

If you are aged 16 and over you can now get free condoms sent to your home. Click here for more information.

Self-help
information

You may be able to get advice or treatment sooner for some health related matters. For information on how you might be able to get quicker acess to alternative options click here.

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confidential

Sefton Sexual Health offers a free and confidential service in clinics across Sefton.