Hepatitis Immunization
Rates remain less than half for gay and bisexual men
Published in AIDS Weekly, October 21st, 2002
Though immunization rates for hepatitis A and B among men who have sex with men continue to improve, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) President Christopher E. Harris, MD, said that the numbers are "just not good enough," and that in some cities, "the numbers are deeply troubling. We need to send the message that vaccines will prevent transmission. Save yourself the extreme discomfort of the illness, the lost work, the potentially dangerous complications, and possibly your life. Get vaccinated!"
Over the summer, GLMA surveyed 4152 men at more than two dozen Pride events around the country. Only 38% of respondents on a national basis reported receiving any...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2002-10-21)
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