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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. Some people, particularly those who are infected in adulthood, are able to clear the virus from their body. For others, their hepatitis B infection will be a life-long infection. Hepatitis B can lead to serious health complications, including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death. People who are infected as infants have a much higher chance of having a life-long infection and potentially facing these negative health outcomes. There is a safe and effective vaccine to prevent hepatitis B. There are over 257 million people living with hepatitis B around the world, with more than 850,000 estimated infections in the US.

  • Hepatitis B Basics
    Fact sheets and other information on hepatitis B.
  • Hepatitis B Statistics
    Statistics for acute, chronic, and perinatal hepatitis B.
  • Perinatal Hepatitis B
    Fact sheets, reporting requirements, immunization information, and more on perinatal hepatitis B.
  • For Health Professionals
    Fact sheets and other information on hepatitis B for health professionals.
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Last Updated: 01/04/2023

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