Hep B Birth Dose Media Toolkit
The Lifesaving Impact of the Hepatitis B Vaccine
The hepatitis B vaccine, which protects against liver cancer, is held to the highest safety standards and remains one of the most effective tools in protecting public health. The Hepatitis B Foundation is committed to providing reliable, evidence-based information and advocating for universal access to this lifesaving vaccine.
The resources below are designed to educate and empower communities, healthcare providers and advocates with clear, evidence-based information about the importance of early vaccination. By sharing these fact sheets, you can help raise awareness, encourage timely vaccination, and contribute to a healthier, hepatitis B-free future for all children.
Fact Sheets
Fact sheets for patients
PDF: HBV birth dose fact sheet [English] |
PDF: HBV birth dose fact sheet |
PDF: HBV birth dose fact sheet references |
PDF: HBV birth dose fact sheet |
PDF: HBV birth dose fact sheet |
Translated patient fact sheets: Spanish, Chinese and French
PDF: HBV birth dose fact sheet [Spanish] |
PDF: HBV birth dose fact sheet [Chinese] |
PDF: HBV birth dose fact sheet [French] |
Fact sheets for policy makers
 PDF: Cost of Living with HBV Fact Sheet |
PDF: HBV Vaccine Talking Points |
PDF: HBV Vaccine Legislator Education |
Social Media
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Myth: We don’t need to worry about babies or children getting hepatitis B in the U.S. ✅ Fact: Before universal birth dose vaccination, 18,000 babies and young children were infected with hepatitis B each year. Since 1991, vaccinating at birth has prevented over 500,000 childhood infections. The hepatitis B birth dose saves lives. #HepatitisB #VaccinesWork |
Myth: Hepatitis B is rare in the U.S. We don’t need to worry about babies or children getting infected. ✅ Fact: Up to 2.4 million people in the U.S. live with hepatitis B—and 70% don’t know they’re infected. This leaves babies and children at risk of accidental exposure to this cancer-causing virus. The hepatitis B birth dose is critical protection. #HepatitisB #VaccinesWork |
Myth: Only babies born to mothers with hepatitis B need the birth dose. ✅ Fact: Babies can also be infected during infancy and early childhood. Before the U.S. adopted universal birth dose vaccination, 9,000 babies were infected at birth each year—and another 9,000 children were infected before age 10. The hepatitis B birth dose is essential for protecting all children. #HepatitisB #VaccinesWork |
Analysis: Impacts of delayed hepatitis B vaccination
PRoGReSs Model: HBV Transmission & Disease Burden | The Impact of Changing Vaccination Schedules [download PDF]
