CDC now recommends one-time hepatitis C testing of all adults (18 years and older) and all pregnant women during every pregnancy. CDC continues to recommend people with risk factors, including people who inject drugs, be tested regularly.
CDC recommendations for hepatitis C screening among adults - United States, 2020.
Viral Hepatitis And Men Who Have Sex with Men
Men who have sex with men should be vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B and tested for hepatitis B.
CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommend hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination for men who have sex with men. The hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines can be given separately or as a combination vaccine using a recommended schedule. Adult vaccination rates are low and many men are at risk for hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
Hepatitis A
Since 1996, ACIP has recommended hepatitis A vaccination of men who have sex with men. Hepatitis A outbreaks among men who have sex with men have been reported frequently. Widespread outbreaks of hepatitis A are occurring across the U.S. and many are affecting gay and bisexual men.
Hepatitis B
ACIP and CDC recommend routine hepatitis B vaccination for men who have sex with men and CDC recommends testing for chronic hepatitis B for men who have sex with men. Prevaccination testing is recommended for men who have sex with men. Prevaccination testing consists of testing for HBsAg, anti-HBs, and anti-HBc. Serologic testing should not be a barrier to vaccination of susceptible persons, especially in populations that are difficult to access. Testing is not a requirement for vaccination, and in settings where testing is not feasible, vaccination should continue. The first dose of HepB vaccine should typically be administered immediately after collection of the blood for serologic testing.
Hepatitis C
CDC now recommends one-time hepatitis C testing of all adults (18 years and older). CDC continues to recommend people with risk factors, including people who inject drugs, be tested regularly.
Scientific Guidelines and Recommendations
Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
MMWR 2018;67(No. RR-1):1–31
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)
Healthcare Provider Resources
- Hepatitis A Tools and Resources
- MMWR: Notes from the Field: Increase in Reported Hepatitis A Infections Among Men Who Have Sex with Men — New York City, January–August 2017
- Hepatitis A Outbreak Resources
- Hepatitis B Tools and Resources
- Hepatitis C Tools and Resources
Posters
Download these posters and localize with information on hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination services offered by your organization.
Digital Tools
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4. 320 x 480image icon – Best size suited for dating application interstitial ads
Hepatitis A Outbreak Resources
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