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.
Due to essential major building work next to the main entrance to Sexual Health Dorset @ Weymouth, our front entrance will be closed. Access will be via a fire exit from the small car park next to the white railings (to the left of the main entrance). There is signage to help direct you to the temporary entrance.
Thank you for your understanding while these temporary arrangements are in place’
To make an appointment or for further advice, please call:
0300 303 1948
Phoneline open 08:15-16:45 Monday-Friday
(closed 12:30-13:30 for lunch)
