STD HEPATITIS B: THE GROUPS OF RISK
In the past, efforts were made to immunize only those who were thought to be at high risk for hepatitis B. This did not stem the tide of new infections, so a new approach is now advocated. The following groups of people should consider receiving the vaccination, as long as there is no contraindication or history of previous infection:
1. Sexually active men who have sex with other men.
2. Men and women who have been recently diagnosed with an STD.
3. Anyone who has had more than one sexual partner in the past six months.
4. All infants born in the United States or any child aged eleven to twelve years who has not received three shots.
5. Any person with multiple sexual partners.
6. Sexual partners or household contacts of anyone with chronic hepatitis B infection.
7. Injection drug users.
8. Health care workers who may be exposed to body fluids.
9. Dialysis patients or people who receive blood products.
10. People who travel to areas of the world where there is a high level of infection.
11. Residents of correctional facilities.
12. Prostitutes.
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