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Hepatitis B Publications from Other Sources

Parents

Sources of hepatitis B information for parents or to provide as patient-education materials.

Flyer: All Kids Need Hepatitis B Shots

* Note: Print back-to-back and fold into flyer.

Flyer: Hep B Shots are Recommended for All Babies

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Sheet: Immunizations for Babies
Websites: Prevention and Vaccination
Requirements: by State

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Healthcare Professionals

Sources of hepatitis B information for healthcare professionals or to provide as patient-education materials.

Summary of Rules for Childhood & Adolescent Immunization
Give the Birth Dose... Hep B Vaccine Saves Lives!
Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences
Should You Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B?
Labor & Delivery Unit and Nursery Unit Guidelines to Prevent Hepatitis B Virus Transmission
Hospitals & Doctors Sued for Failing to Protect Newborns Against Hepatitis B Virus Transmission
States Report Hundreds of Medical Errors in Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention
Unprotected Babies: Two More Infants Chronically Infected with hepatitis B Virus... The Medical Errors Continue
Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination
Unusual Cases of Hepatitis B Virus Transmission
Websites: Vaccine Information for Health Professionals
Requirements: by State

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State Coordinators

Sources of Hepatitis B information for state and territory coordinators.

  • 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.htmExternal Web Site Policy

  • 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.pdfExternal Web Site Policy Adobe Acrobat print-friendly PDF file [60KB - 2 pages]

  • Website: CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis
    Website of CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis:
    http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/

  • Website: Index from IAC
    List of many journal articles, recommendations, and more on Immunization Action Coalition's site
    www.immunize.org/birthdose/index.htmExternal Web Site Policy

  • Website: Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention
    Website of Ohio Department of Health: www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/phl/per_hb/phdetails.aspxExternal Web Site Policy

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This page last modified on August 8, 2008
Content last reviewed on July 28, 2008
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

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