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
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2010
MMWR 2010;59(RR-12)
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 [PDF - 40 pages]: (with appendices)
MMWR 2006 ;55(RR-16)
CDC Materials
Fact Sheet
Hepatitis Fact Sheet for Gay and Bisexual Men (covers Hepatitis ABC)
Color [PDF - 2 pages]
Black-White [PDF - 2 pages]
Outside CDC (
State/Local sites
