Viral Hepatitis And Men Who Have Sex with Men
Men
who have sex with men (MSM) are at elevated risk for certain sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs), including hepatitis A, hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, syphilis,
gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Despite the availability of safe and effective
vaccines, many MSM have not been adequately vaccinated against viral hepatitis.
Approximately 15%–25% of all new hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections in the
United States are among MSM. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
recommends hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination for MSM.
Because of higher rates of infection among this population, CDC also
recommends testing MSM for chronic HBV infection.
Guidelines and Recommendations
MMWR 2008;57(RR-8)
Prevention
of Hepatitis A Through Active or Passive Immunization: Recommendations of
the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
MMWR 2006;55(RR-7)
Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendations for Adults; Appendix
A,
B,
C
PDF
version: (with appendices)
MMWR 2006 ;55(RR-16)
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Page last modified: September 18, 2008
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National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
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