Can I get hepatitis B through hugging or kissing? No. Hepatitis B does not spread through touching or saliva. You can only get hepatitis B from infected blood or some types of body fluids. Most people get hepatitis B at birth or in early childhood. You can also get hepatitis B if you have sex without a condom or have an unsafe medical procedure. Find out more about hepatitis B References Hepatitis B, All Good, ASHM The biggest myths about hepatitis B uncovered, Haggan, M. Updated 6 March 2023 Manage Cookie Preferences