Hepatitis A is a highly infectious virus causing inflammation of the liver, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea and a flu-like illness. Those not travelling to World Pride are advised to ask about vaccination at their next sexual health check-up.
Those attending World Pride in Madrid are encouraged to visit their genitourinary medicine ( GUM) clinic to request the vaccine.
Public Health England ( PHE) is urging gay and bisexual men to take extra precautions against infection of hepatitis A, as cases are increasingly reported in the community.
