Clinical factors associated with hepatitis B screening and vaccination in high-risk adults

Table 1 High-risk condition for which hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for amongst unvaccinated adults

High-risk conditions for HBV infection
People whose sex partners have hepatitis B
Sexually active persons who are not in a long-term monogamous relationship
Persons seeking evaluation or treatment for a sexually transmitted disease
Men who have sexual contact with other men
People who share needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment
People who have household contact with someone infected with the hepatitis B virus
Health care and public safety workers at risk for exposure to blood or body fluids
Residents and staff of facilities for developmentally disabled persons
Persons in correctional facilities
Victims of sexual assault or abuse
Travelers to regions with increased rates of hepatitis B
People with chronic liver disease, kidney disease, HIV infection, or diabetes
Anyone who wants to be protected from hepatitis B

HBV: Hepatitis B virus; HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus.