All links accompanied
with the Adobe icon ( ) require Adobe Reader to view, which may be downloaded here.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus spread through blood and infects the liver. Individuals infected with Hep B can develop fulminant hepatitis, a serious condition that can lead to death. Hep B infection can become chronic. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to serious complications including liver scarring, liver failure, and liver cancer. In the United States , an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 people die from Hep B- related liver cancer each year. Ninety percent of babies infected with Hep B at birth at birth become chronic carriers greatly increasing their risk of liver-related problems. To find out how CCDPH is preventing Hep B in babies born to infected mothers, click here.
Do you want to know more about Hepatitis B? Read what the CDC’s Pink Book says about Hepatitis B.
Are you getting vaccinated against Hepatitis B? Here are Vaccine Information Statements for Hepatitis B vaccinations.
) require 
CDC’s Pink Book