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Hepatitis B Basics
On this page:
Overview of Hepatitis B
Vaccination
Travel
Overview of Hepatitis B
- CDC: Hepatitis B Basics
Facts on transmission, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. - Get Tested for Hepatitis B (PDF)
Infographic-style resource with information on hepatitis B, how it is spread, and who should get tested. - Perinatal Hepatitis B
Information on perinatal hepatitis B, prevention, and treatment. - Hepatitis B Information for Pregnant Persons
Information on hepatitis B, why to get tested if you are pregnant, and how to protect your baby. This information is available in multiple languages.
Vaccination
Who needs the hepatitis B vaccine? When should they get it?
- Immunize.org: Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination
Immunize.org patient hand-out on hepatitis B vaccine and testing recommendations. - Immunization: Me and My Family
Vaccination schedules for children and adults.
Travel
- Travel Health
International travel health information from MDH, including how to plan ahead for travel shots. - CDC: Travelers Health: Hepatitis B
CDC's main page on hepatitis B and International Travel.
Last Updated: 05/21/2024