Can I get hepatitis B through hugging or kissing?

No. Hepatitis B is not spread through touching or saliva. You can only get hepatitis B from infected blood or specific body fluids.

Most people contract hepatitis B at birth or in early childhood. You can also get hepatitis B if you have sex without a condom or have unsafe medical procedures.

Learn more about hepatitis B

References

ASHM. (2019). What is hepatitis B. Retrieved from All Good.

Haggan, M. (2015, 07 28). The biggest myths about hepatitis B uncovered. Retrieved from AJP.

Updated 11 December 2020

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