Hep B Safety & Value

Some parents do not understand why Hepatitis B is recommended for newborns. Below are several resources that explain the methods of transmission of the Hep B virus and why it is particularly dangerous for babies and young children.

• “Hepatitis B Shots Are Recommended for All New Babies. Hepatitis B Vaccine Helps Protect Your Baby’s Future!”(English)
  Immunization Action Coalition
• “Hepatitis B Shots Are Recommended for All New Babies. Hepatitis B Vaccine Helps Protect Your Baby’s Future!” (Spanish)
  Immunization Action Coalition
• “Hepatitis B is a serious disease… Make sure your child is protected!” (English)
  Immunization Action Coalition
• “Hepatitis B is a serious disease… Make sure your child is protected!” (Spanish)
  Immunization Action Coalition
• Hep B Page from Childhood Vaccine-Preventable Diseases eBook
  Vaccinate Your Family