People who inject drugs are recommended to receive hepatitis A vaccine

People who inject drugs are recommended to receive hepatitis A vaccine. 

See Epidemiology. 

2 doses are required, with a recommended interval between doses of 6 months.

See Table. Recommended doses and schedules for monovalent hepatitis A vaccines. 

If the person’s lifestyle also increases their risk of acquiring hepatitis B, they can receive a combination hepatitis A/hepatitis B vaccine. This is usually given in 3 doses.

See Table. Recommended doses and schedules for combination hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines.

For more details, see:

• Hepatitis B
• Vaccination for other groups