This protects you from other sexually transmitted diseases and protects your partner from your HBV infection. Use a condom correctly every time you have sex or have your partner use a condom. The condom must be in place before any contact between penis and vagina or penis and anus. Advise your sexual partner to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine. Use a dental dam if practicing oral sex.
Abstinence is also a choice.
Your chances of staying healthy start by getting good health care from a physician knowledgeable about HBV infection. This may be your family doctor, pediatrician, or internist. But, if these individuals feel your case is more complicated, they may send you to see a specialist, such as a gastroenterologist or hepatologist. You will need yearly check ups to make sure you are healthy. Drugs and alcohol can damage your liver so you should always avoid illicit drugs and all forms of alcohol.