Perinatal Hepatitis B
One way to transmit hepatitis B virus (HBV) is from mother to infant during birth (perinatal transmission). The risk of perinatal HBV infection among infants born to mothers already infected with HBV ranges from 10% to 85%.
- Hepatitis B Hospital Birth Dose Program
- Perinatal Hepatitis B Program Manual (PDF, 1.7MB, 90pg.)
- Procedures for HBsAg-Negative Mothers and Newborns, Non-Patient Specific Standing Order Universal Hepatitis B Birth Dose (PDF, 424KB, 2pg.)
- Procedures for HBsAg-Positive and Unknown Mothers and Newborns, Non-Patient Specific Standing Order for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose (PDF, 478KB, 4pg.)
- Sample Hepatitis B Consent/Refusal Form (PDF, 283KB, 1pg.)
- New York State Public Health Law - Pregnant women, blood test for hepatitis B (Article 25, Title 1, Section 2500-e)
- New York Codes, Rules and Regulations - Pregnant Women, Testing for Hepatitis B, Follow-up Care (Title 10, Section 2500-e, SubPart 69-3)
- Additional Resources
- A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States, Recommendations – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Hepatitis B Information for Health Professionals, Perinatal Transmission – CDC
- Hepatitis B and Your Healthy Baby, An Educational Slide Set for Women Who Have Hepatitis B - CDC
- Hepatitis B Frequently Asked Questions for the Public - CDC
- Immunization Update Webinar Series (Perinatal Hepatitis B topics)
- Give the birth dose...Hepatitis B vaccine at birth saves lives! - Immunization Action Coalition
- Protect Your Baby for Life: When a Pregnant Woman has Hepatitis B (PDF, 1.3MB, 2pgs.)
