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 Persons
  Information from MDH available in English, Somlai and Karen.
• Hepatitis B Foundation
  A global nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for people affected by hepatitis B.

Immunization and vaccine information

• HealthyChildren.org: Why Do Babies Need the Hepatitis B Vaccine?
  Safety and prevention information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on the importance for newborns to get their hepatitis B vaccine soon after birth.
• HealthyChildren.org: Immunizations
  Information about vaccines for your children including hepatitis B vaccination from the AAP.
• HealthyChildren.org: Understanding the Benefits of Vaccines: Common Questions
  Find answers to your questions about immunizations.
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: Hepatitis B: The Disease & Vaccines
  Answers to commonly asked questions on hepatitis B vaccine.
• Immunization: Me and My Family
  Find out when kids and adults should get immunizations.