Hepatitis A is a virus which causes inflammation of the liver. Infection with the hepatitis A virus can cause an unpleasant illness but most people fully recover. Some people have no symptoms at all.
Hepatitis A can be sexually transmitted, and a vaccine is available to those in certain risk groups. Please get in touch with a SHD service for more advice.
For more information on Hepatitis A, please visit the Patient Info website.
Hepatitis A should not be confused with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, which are caused by different viruses and are more serious diseases.
Roadworks that may affect your visit to Sexual Health Dorset @Bournemouth 20-31 October 2025
Please be advised road works are due to take place at Palmerston Road, from its junction with Gladstone Road West to its junction with Centenary Way (A35) from 20-31 October 2025.
Diversions will be in place so you will still be able to access the Sexual Health Dorset @Bournemouth building.
Further information can be found here: Notice near BH1 4HU, BH1 4HW and 1 more | Public Notice Portal.
