Perinatal Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can be passed from an infected person to their child during birth. Without proper treatment and follow up, infants are at a high risk of hepatitis B infection. Perinatal transmission of HBV can be prevented.

Our perinatal hepatitis B prevention program works to identify HBV-positive people and ensure timely and appropriate treatment is provided to their infants.

• About Perinatal Hepatitis B
  General information about perinatal hepatitis B, including symptoms, complications, vaccines, tests, and treatment.
• Perinatal Hepatitis B Information for Health Professionals
  Information on perinatal hepatitis B for health professionals, including reporting, clinical information, and immunization schedules.
• Minnesota Perinatal Hepatitis B Program and Statistics
  Information about our perinatal hepatitis B prevention program that works to identify and treat infants born to hepatitis B-positive people in an effort to prevent perinatally acquired infection and statistics for perinatal hepatitis B.