Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) can be passed from person to person in a variety of ways, such as sharing injecting equipment or blood/bodily fluid contact with a person who is infected with a BBV.
More information on these viruses and how to protect yourself can be found below:
Websites:
- About HIV – Waverley Care
- About Hepatitis C – Waverley Care
- Children’s HIV Association
- Wave Highland – for information on sexual health, including HIV and hepatitis
Publications
- Blood Borne Viruses – NHS Highland
- What are Blood Borne Viruses
- Hepatitis B – British Liver Trust leaflet
- Hepatitis C – British Liver Trust leaflet
- HIV Know the facts
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