Vaccines and Preventable Diseases:
Hepatitis B Publications from Other Sources
Parents
Sources of hepatitis B information for parents or to provide as patient-education materials.
- printer version of flyer
[130KB - 2 pages]
(2-page*, tri-fold) - print flyer in Spanish
[151KB - 2 pages]
(2-page*, tri-fold) - 12 other languages also available
* Note: Print back-to-back and fold into flyer.
- printer version of flyer
[160KB - 2 pages]
(2-page*, tri-fold)
* Note: Print back-to-back and fold into flyer.
- printer version of sheet

[86KB - 1 page]
- American Liver Foundation

- CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B Foundation
- Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases
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State mandates: prenatal, daycare, and K-12
This table was compiled by IAC using information provided by state health departments - State mandates for colleges and universities
This table was compiled by IAC using information provided by state health departments
Healthcare Professionals
Sources of hepatitis B information for healthcare professionals or to provide as patient-education materials.
Summary of Rules for Childhood & Adolescent Immunization
- printer version
[129KB - 3 pages]
Give the Birth Dose... Hep B Vaccine Saves Lives!
- view web page version

- printer version of article
[89KB - 1 page]
Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences
- printer version of article
[73KB - 1 page]
Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B?
- printer version of article
[111KB - 1 page]
Labor & Delivery Unit and Nursery Unit Guidelines to Prevent Hepatitis B Virus Transmission
- print article
[119KB - 2 pages]
Hospitals & Doctors Sued for Failing to Protect Newborns Against Hepatitis B Virus Transmission
- view web page

- print article

[88KB - 1 page]
States Report Hundreds of Medical Errors in Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention
- print article

[106KB - 2 pages]
Unprotected Babies: Two More Infants Chronically Infected with hepatitis B Virus... The Medical Errors Continue
- view web page

- print article

[62KB - 1 page]
Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination
- print article

[105KB - 1 page]
Unusual Cases of Hepatitis B Virus Transmission
- print article

[93KB - 3 pages]
Websites: Vaccine Information for Health Professionals
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- American Liver Foundation
- Asian Liver Center

- CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis
- Hepatitis Foundation International

- Immunization Action Coalition

- Minnesota Dept. of Health

Requirements: by State
- State mandates: prenatal, daycare, and K-12
This table was compiled by IAC using information provided by state health departments - State mandates for colleges and universities
This table was compiled by IAC using information provided by state health departments
State Coordinators
Sources of Hepatitis B information for state and territory coordinators.
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Advice: How to Promote the Birth Dose
Advice from hepatitis coordinators on how to promote the birth dose. Compiled from Immunication Action Coalition's 2001 and 2002 surveys.
www.immunize.org/birthdose/tips.htm
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Article: Universal Birth Dose Policy Saves Lives
This article appeared in Michigan's statewide immunization newsletter. It lists all hospitals in the state that support a universal birth dose policy. Other states can reprint Michigan's article and modify the list of hospitals. (2-page)
www.immunize.org/birthdose/mibirth1.pdf
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Website: CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis
Website of CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis:
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Website: Index from IAC
List of many journal articles, recommendations, and more on Immunization Action Coalition's site
www.immunize.org/birthdose/index.htm
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Website: Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention
Website of Ohio Department of Health: www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/phl/per_hb/phdetails.aspx
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Content last reviewed on July 28, 2008
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
