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

• Hepatitis B VIS
  CDC's Vaccine Information Statement available in English and other languages.
• Hepatitis B Basics
  Basic fact sheets about hepatitis B vaccine, including materials that can be given to patients.
• CDC: Immunization Schedules
  Immunization schedules and guidance including child, adolescent, and adult schedules, job aids and immunization schedule apps.

Other resources

• Immunization Materials Order Form
  Order print materials on perinatal hepatitis B for patients and providers.
• Hepatitis B Information for Pregnant Women
• 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.
• Immunize.org: Admission Orders for Labor and Delivery and Newborn Units to Prevent Hepatitis B Virus Transmission
  An example of hospital standing orders for preventing perinatal hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission in labor and delivery and nursery units.
• Immunize.org: Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and Vaccination (PDF)
  Information for health professionals on who should be vaccinated, how to interpret hepatitis B lab results, and managing chronic HBV infection.
• 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.