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
- Free hepatitis B vaccine to New York birthing hospitals- Letter to Hospital Administrators
- Universal Hepatitis B Birth Dose - Application for hospitals (PDF - 7K 1pg)
- To receive material in an alternate format, please e-mail hepatabc@health.state.ny.us with your request.
- Saving Lives With the Universal Hepatitis B Birth Dose - Fact Sheets for Hospitals
- Medical Errors Put Infants at Risk for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection - Six Case Reports
- Perinatal Hepatitis B Manual