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Vaccinations for hepatitis A and B if you’ve had hepatitis C
If you have had hepatitis C, you might have also been at risk for hepatitis A or hepatitis B. It is important to get vaccinated for hepatitis A and B as soon as possible after your diagnosis, to help avoid further strain on your liver and immune system.
Can you get vaccinated for hepatitis C?
Blood tests can show if you have a current immunity or not. If blood tests show you do not already have immunity to hepatitis A or hepatitis B, it might be a good idea to be vaccinated.
There are highly effective vaccines available for hepatitis A and B. Currently, there are no vaccines available for hepatitis C – but hepatitis C can be easily cured.
What if I’m immune to hepatitis A or hepatitis B?
See our hepatitis B pages for more information.
For more information, talk to your doctor.
What if I don’t get vaccinated for hepatitis A or B?
If you don’t get vaccinated for hepatitis A and hepatitis B, you may still catch the viruses. Having more than one type of hepatitis at the same time can cause serious liver damage, which may turn into cirrhosis.
What should I do if I have hepatitis A or B as well as hepatitis C?
It’s very important to visit your doctor regularly for advice and help managing your hepatitis. Monitoring your liver health will be very important, and you may be put on a special diet to try and keep your liver as healthy as possible. Your doctor might suggest some lifestyle changes, such as avoiding alcohol and exercising regularly.
Phone the Hepatitis Infoline to learn more about vaccinating for hepatitis A and B
Want to learn more about vaccinating for hepatitis A and hepatitis B? Phone the Hepatitis Infoline today to speak to someone who knows all about hepatitis.
You can also read our detailed hep C information page, view the hep C testing chart or read our hep C FAQs and ABC page to learn more.
