Perinatal Hepatitis B Information for Health Professionals

Information for health professionals on perinatal hepatitis B.

On this page:
Reporting
Disease facts
Clinical features and testing
Vaccine information
Other resources

Reporting

Hepatitis B is a reportable disease. In order to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B to newborns, all hepatitis B-positive pregnant people must be reported to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Cases can be reported by completing the appropriate form below and faxing it to 1-800-334-4931.

• Perinatal Hepatitis B Pregnancy Report (PDF)
  Clinics should report hepatitis B-positive pregnant people within one working day of the knowledge of the pregnancy.
• Perinatal Hepatitis B Birth Report (PDF)
  Hospitals should report infants born to hepatitis B-positive people within 24 hours of birth.
• Hepatitis B Perinatal Reporting and HIPAA

For more information on reporting perinatal hepatitis B, contact the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-5557 or 651-201-5511.

Reporting Hepatitis
Hepatitis (all primary viral types including A, B, C, D, and E) must be reported to the Minnesota Department of Health within one working day. Find out what needs to be reported, who needs to report diseases, which forms to use and where to find out more about the disease.

Disease facts

• Hepatitis B
  General information on hepatitis B, vaccination, and statistics.

Clinical features and testing

• Screening and Referral Algorithm for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection among Pregnant Women (PDF)
  Flowchart from CDC of testing and referral recommendations for prenatal screening of hepatitis B.
• The Role of Pediatric Primary Care Providers in Preventing Perinatal Hepatitis B (PDF)
  List of action steps for pediatric primary care providers to prevent perinatal hepatitis B.
• The Role of Prenatal Care Providers in Preventing Perinatal Hepatitis B (PDF)
  List of action steps for prenatal care providers to prevent perinatal hepatitis B.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination Schedule and PVS Guidance for Infants Born to Hepatitis B Positive Pregnant Persons (PDF)
  Clinical guidelines for pediatric hepatitis B vaccination, post-vaccination serology (PVS), and follow-up.
• Preterm Infant Hepatitis B Vaccination and Serology Schedule (PDF)
  Clinical guidelines for vaccination and serology of preterm infants weighing less than 2000 grams.

Vaccine information

• CDC: Hepatitis B Vaccine VIS
  Vaccine Information Statement available in English and other languages.
• About Perinatal Hepatitis B
  Basic fact sheets about hepatitis B vaccine, including materials that can be given to patients.
• AAP: Immunization Schedule (PDF)
  Recommended child and adolescent immunization schedule for ages 18 years and younger from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• AAFP: Immunization Schedules
  Immunization schedules for all age groups and medical conditions, as well as catch-up schedules, notes and appendices featuring contraindications and precautions from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
• AAP: Fact Checked: Hepatitis B Vaccine Given to Newborns Reduces Risk of Chronic Infection
  Information related to the risks of chronic hepatitis B.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Hepatitis B: The Disease & Vaccines
  Provides hepatitis B vaccine fact sheets, flyers, and toolkits.
• Vaccine Resources Hub: Resources
  Accurate resources about vaccines in multiple languages for community-based organizations and the public.

Other resources

• Immunization Materials Order Form
  Order print materials on perinatal hepatitis B for patients and providers.
• Hepatitis B Information for Pregnant Persons
  Information for pregnant persons translated into multiple languages.
• Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Pocket Guide - Prenatal
  Pocket guide to assist prenatal health care providers with recommended strategies to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B.
• Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Pocket Guide - Pediatric
  Pocket guide to assist pediatric health care providers with recommended strategies to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B.
• Minnesota Refugee Health Provider Guide: Hepatitis B
  A resource to assist providers in screening for hepatitis B on the Minnesota Initial Refugee Health Assessment.
• Directories for Organizations Serving Diverse Communities
  Resource directories for individuals working with diverse groups in Minnesota.
• Hepatitis B Foundation
  A global nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for people affected by hepatitis B.