About Perinatal Hepatitis B

The best way to prevent perinatal hepatitis B is for babies to be vaccinated at birth.

On this page:
Perinatal Hepatitis B Facts
Hepatitis B Resources
Immunization and Vaccine Information

Perinatal Hepatitis B Facts

• 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.
• Get Tested for Hepatitis B (PDF)
  Infographic-style resource with information on hepatitis B, how it is spread, and who should get tested.
• Immunization Materials Order Form
  Order print materials on perinatal hepatitis B for patients and providers.

Hepatitis B Resources

• Hepatitis B Video for Pregnant Women
• CDC: Viral Hepatitis - Hepatitis B Information
  CDC's main page on Hepatitis B.

Immunization and Vaccine Information

• Immunization: Me and My Family
  Find out when kids and adults should get immunizations.
• CDC: Hepatitis B and the Vaccine (Shot) to Prevent It: Fact Sheet for Parents
  CDC fact sheet on transmission, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of hepatitis B.
• Immunize.org: Hepatitis B Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  CDC's Vaccine Information Statement available in English and other languages from Immunize.org (formerly the Immunization Action Coalition).