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Protection against hepatitis B
The Robert Koch Institute recommends that men who have sex with men protect themselves against Hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccinations. Both vaccinations are covered by health insurance if you state that you have changing sexual partners. Simply go to your trusted (family) doctor and ask about the vaccinations. As a rule, you will receive an injection in the upper arm muscle three times within six months.
If you have already had hepatitis A or B, you are also protected against re-infection.
Transmission
Hepatitis B viruses are mainly found in the blood, but also in other body fluids. They are extremely infectious and can be transmitted very easily during sex, with minor bleeding in the mouth and even through kissing if the viral load is high.
Transmission is also possible when using drugs (for example when sharing snorting tubes), when tattooing and piercing and when sharing or mixing up razors, toothbrushes or similar items.
Sources of danger for hepatitis B
- Anal and oral sex
- with a high viral load also through kissing
