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
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The HPV vaccine is a cancer-preventing vaccine that can benefit you, no matter your sex, gender, sexual orientation, or sexual activity status. Fraser Health is offering HPV immunization at all schools to all eligible students in grade 6-12 during the 2024/25 school year. Click here to learn more.
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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. HPV may also cause cancer of the penis, vagina, vulva, anus, mouth and throat. HPV vaccine protects against 9 types of HPV.
Book an HPV vaccine appointment:
- Visit https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/pharmacy-services/HPV-vaccines for a list of pharmacies offering HPV vaccine.
- Visit https://www.fraserhealth.ca/howtogetimmunized to see a list of drop-in clinics available during school breaks or call to book an appointment. Call 604-702-4906 for Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Agassiz and Hope or 604-476-7087 for all other areas of Fraser Health.
Resource: Human Papilloma Virus
Resource: HPV Vaccine
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
Resource: Hepatitis A | SmartSex Resource
Resource: Hepatitis A Vaccine
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.
Resource: Hepatitis B | SmartSex Resource
Resource: Hepatitis B Vaccine