Hepatitis B Publications from Other Sources
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Parents
Sources of hepatitis B information for parents or to provide as patient-education materials.
Flyer: All Kids Need Hepatitis B Shots
- printer version of flyer [2 pages]
(2-page*, tri-fold) - print flyer in Spanish [2 pages]
(2-page*, tri-fold) - 12 other languages also available
* Note: Print back-to-back and fold into flyer.
Flyer: Hep B Shots are Recommended for All Babies
- printer version of flyer [2 pages]
(2-page*, tri-fold)
* Note: Print back-to-back and fold into flyer.
Sheet: Immunizations for Babies
Websites: Prevention and Vaccination
- American Liver Foundation
- CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B Foundation
- Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases
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
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
- 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.
- 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/vaccines/a-z/hepb/end-hepb/ - 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.
www.immunize.org/birthdose/mibirth1.pdf [2 pages] - Website: CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis
Website of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis:
https://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.htm - 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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