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Protect newborns - Administer hepatitis B vaccine at birth |
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| The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is urging hospitals and birthing centers to meet the national standard of care by providing a universal birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine. |
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It prevents mother-to-infant transmission
Prevents 70%–95% of transmission to infants born to
HBsAg-positive women |
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It prevents household transmission
Protects infants from infected family members and other caregivers |
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It provides protection if medical errors occur
Provides a safety net to prevent perinatal transmission when medical errors occur |
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| Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll |
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| Recognizing hospitals and birthing centers that have attained high coverage rates for administering hepatitis B vaccine at birth. |
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| HONOR ROLL INFO SHEET |
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| Do You Qualify? |
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| Informational flyer on applying for the birth dose honor roll. |
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AAP BIRTH DOSE VIDEO |
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| This video from the American Academy of Pediatrics tells us that vaccinating newborns against hepatitis B
within 24 hours of birth prevents transmission of this potentially deadly infection. |
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| This page was updated on November 12, 2021. |
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| This page was reviewed on November
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ACIP Recommendations
Vaccine Information Statements 
