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Hepatitis B Vaccination: Information for Healthcare Providers
Clinical Information on Hepatitis B
- Screening and Testing for Hepatitis B Virus Infection: ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Recommendations — United States, 2023
- Updated ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø recommendation for the management of Hepatitis B virus-infected heathcare providers and students New July 2012
- Pink Book’s chapter on Hepatitis B
Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø experts answer your clinical questions (Immunization Action Coalition)- Pediarix™ vaccine: questions and answers
- Hepatitis B vaccination of adults: occupational health providers
- MMWR: Updated U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis
- Consult package inserts for Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidance: (, , , , , and
Includes proper storage and handing details, shelf life, reconstitution instructions…
Hepatitis B and Pregnancy
Vaccine Recommendations on Hepatitis B
- Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022
- Hepatitis B Vaccination of Infants, Children, and Adolescents (ACIP Recommendations)
Posted Jul 2008- Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Infections with Hepatitis Viruses in Correctional Settings
- Updated U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis
- Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Infections Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients
- Hemodialysis and Viral Hepatitis
- ACIP – Vaccines for Children (VFC) Resolution [4 pages]
References and Resources
- Hepatitis B related-MMWR reports
- Pink Book’s chapter on Hepatitis B [26 pages] Updated April 2011 Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- Surveillance manual’s chapter on Hepatitis B Posted Aug 2008
Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases textbook - Surveillance Guidelines and Forms
Immunization Action Coalition
Pediatrics Volume 125, Number 4, Apr 2010- Posted Jun 2010
J Infect Dis. Jun 9, 2010 - Viral Hepatitis Helpful External Links
Provider Education
- Diabetes and Hepatitis B Vaccination – Information for Diabetes Educators [1.4MB, 2 pages]
Immunization Action Coalition
(brochure for physicians)
Source: Ohio Department of Health Immunization Program
Materials for Patients about Hepatitis B
- ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Patient Education Resources (fact sheets, brochures, posters, etc.)
- Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
- Feature: Hepatitis Awareness
From Immunization Action Coalition
Also available in Spanish, Arabic, and other languages; see
From Immunization Action Coalition
From National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
From Immunization Action Coalition
From Immunization Action Coalition- Viral Hepatitis: Information for Gay and Bisexual Men [2 pages]
From Immunization Action Coalition
Ready-to-print versions of one of the ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø-reviewed Q&A material located on IAC’s Vaccine Information website ()