Hepatitis B3 Survey

Vaccine uptake among men who have sex with men

Data on hepatitis B vaccine uptake among men who have sex with men (MSM) were collected from genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics in England between January 2003 and June 2008 inclusive, through the HepB3 Survey. The National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV (Department of Health), 2001 recommended that all MSM should be offered hepatitis B vaccination at their first attendance at a GUM clinic. Measures of course uptake, completion and adherence among eligible patients were monitored through the HepB3 Survey.