Hepatitis B

Clinical Resources

Materials for Providers

Alphabetical by Title

Guidance for Developing Admission Orders in Labor & Delivery and Newborn Units to Prevent Hepatitis B Virus Transmission

For HBsAg screening in labor and delivery units and hepatitis B immunization in newborn nurseries

Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccines: Be Sure Your Patients Get the Correct Dose

Recommended child and adult dosages of licensed hepatitis A and B vaccines

Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences

One-page table explaining the differences

Hepatitis B and Healthcare Personnel

Answers to questions about protecting healthcare personnel from hepatitis b including vaccination and booster recommendations, post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines, hepatitis b triple panel screening, and frequency of hepatitis b testing.

Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll Application

Print-ready application form for the Birth Dose Honor Roll

Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination

List of people who should receive hepatitis b vaccination, answers to questions about hepatitis b screening or serologic testing, interpretation of the hepatitis B panel, and a glossary of hepatitis B terminology.

Implementing Hepatitis B Universal Adult Screening and Vaccination: Clinical Answers for Healthcare Professionals

A three-page printable clinical resource to answer common questions about the implementation of adult hepatitis B screening and vaccination guidelines for adult patients and healthcare workers

Labor & Delivery HBsAg Admission Checklist for Birthing Mother

This checklist is for labor and delivery HBsAg admission for the birthing mother

Pre-exposure Management of Healthcare Personnel With Documented Hepatitis B Vaccine Series Who Have Not Had Post-vaccination Serologic Testing

Algorithm to assist in the pre-exposure management of healthcare personnel

Sample Text for Developing Admission Orders in Newborn Units for the Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose

This document gives sample text for admission orders for hepatitis B vaccine birth dose in a newborn nursery

Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B? A Screening Questionnaire for Adults

Use this questionnaire to assess your patients’ risk factors

Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Adults

Eligible healthcare professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form

Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Children and Teens

Eligible healthcare professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form

Materials for Vaccine Recipients

Alphabetical by Title

Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences

One-page table explaining the differences

Hepatitis B Vaccination and Screening of Adults: Simple Steps to Protect Yourself from Serious Liver Disease

The one-page printable resource to share with adult patients. Describes the CDC-recommended triple panel blood screening test for hepatitis B and the need for hepatitis b vaccination for all adults

Hepatitis B: Questions & Answers

Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents

Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B…A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men

Handout for men who have sex with men

CDC · FDA · State

ACIP Recommendations

Current Recommendations

Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years, updated ACIP recommendations
MMWR, April 1, 2022, 71(13);477–483
Licensure of a Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis, Inactivated Poliovirus, Haemophilus influenzae Type b Conjugate, and Hepatitis B Vaccine, and Guidance for Use in Infants
MMWR, February 7, 2020, 69 (5);136-139
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of a Hepatitis B Vaccine with a Novel Adjuvant
MMWR, April 20, 2018; 67 (15): 455-458
Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
MMWR, January 12, 2018; 67 (1); 1–31

Vaccine Information Statements

Hepatitis B VIS
Updated: May 12, 2023
Multi-vaccine VIS
Updated: July 24, 2023

FDA Package Inserts & EUAs

Hepatitis B: Engerix-B Package Insert
GSK
Hepatitis B: Heplisav-B Package Insert
Dynavax Technologies
Hepatitis B: PreHevbrio Package Insert
VBI Vaccines Inc.
Hepatitis B: Recombivax HB Package Insert
Merck & Co., Inc.
Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B: Twinrix Package Insert
GSK
Combination Vaccine: Pediarix Package Insert
GSK
Combination Vaccine: Vaxelis Package Insert
MSP Vaccine Company

Partner Resources

Governmental

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Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll

Hepatitis B Birth Dose Policies Achieve High Coverage Rates

Launched in 2013, Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes U.S. birthing institutions that have attained a hepatitis B vaccine birth dose coverage rate of 90% or greater. Honorees must also have written birth dose policies in place, including procedures and protocols in the event of medical errors.

Learn more about the program

Give Birth to the End of Hep B

View the honor roll

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