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Hepatitis B vaccination — DFSRH MCQ

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A patient has rectal gonorrhoea, no hepatitis-B vaccination and multiple male sexual partners. Alongside gonorrhoea treatment and partner notification, what additional action is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: C — Offer HPV vaccination before broader STI review

Sexual-health services should offer hepatitis-B vaccination to non-immune GBMSM and people changing partners frequently. Rectal gonorrhoea also warrants broader blood-borne-virus and prevention assessment.

Reference: UK Health Security Agency, Hepatitis B in England 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hepatitis-b-in-england/hepatitis-b-in-england-2025