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Face of a manMen 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

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 Recommendations for Identification and Public Health Management of Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
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) PDF file link - see Legend on left side of page
MMWR 2006 ;55(RR-16)

Recommended HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Services, by Risk Population PDF file link - see Legend on left side of page

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Page last reviewed: June 24, 2008
Page last modified: September 18, 2008
Content source:
  Division of Viral Hepatitis
  National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention