Hepatitis B Basics

On this page:
Overview of Hepatitis B
Vaccination
Travel

Overview of Hepatitis B

• Commonly Asked Questions About Hepatitis B (PDF)
  Fact sheet with information and common questions about hepatitis B virus infection.
• CDC: Hepatitis B Basics
  Facts on transmission, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
• Get Tested for Hepatitis B (PDF)
  Infographic-style resource with information on hepatitis B, how it is spread, and who should get tested.
• Perinatal Hepatitis B
  Information on perinatal hepatitis B, prevention, and treatment.
• Hepatitis B Information for Pregnant Persons
  Information on hepatitis B, why to get tested if you are pregnant, and how to protect your baby. This information is available in multiple languages.

Vaccination

Who needs the hepatitis B vaccine? When should they get it?

• Immunize.org: Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination
  Immunize.org patient hand-out on hepatitis B vaccine and testing recommendations.
• Immunization: Me and My Family
  Vaccination schedules for children and adults.

Travel

• Travel Health
  International travel health information from MDH, including how to plan ahead for travel shots.
• CDC: Travelers Health: Hepatitis B
  CDC's main page on hepatitis B and International Travel.