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.
• 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?

• HealthyChildren.org: All About the AAP Recommended Immunization Schedule
  The latest, trusted guidance on when children and teens should receive each vaccine or immunization.
• Family Doctor: Immunization Schedules
  Recommended vaccines for children and adults from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
• Immunization: Me and My Family
  Vaccination schedules for children and adults.
• Healthychildren.org: Why Do Babies Need the Hepatitis B Vaccine?
  Information from the AAP on the importance of newborns getting the Hepatitis B vaccine soon after birth.
• Public Good News: All of your hepatitis B vaccine questions answered
  What you need to know about hepatitis B.

Travel

• Travel Health
  International travel health information from MDH, including how to plan ahead for travel shots.