Hepatitis B Vaccine Information

Hepatitis B vaccine information includes the following facts.

• It is recommended for use by U.S. residents who work in health-care fields. (medical, dental, laboratory, or other) where they may be exposed to human blood that contains the hepatitis B virus.
• All unvaccinated children and adolescents under the age of 19.
• Heterosexuals who have had more than one partner in the last 6 months or have recently had a sexually transmitted disease.
• Anyone who uses injection drugs.
• Anyone traveling to an area that has an intermediate to high prevalence of hepatitis B. Vaccination should begin prior to travel (6 months is recommended) and be completed before departure.  

Sharing personal care items that might have blood on them, like razors and toothbrushes, could transmit the hepatitis B virus. 

Getting a tattoo or having any body piercing done can result in hepatitis B transmission if the tools have been previously used on someone who has been infected with hepatitis B.

If you are a health-care or public safety worker, always follow recommended precautions for handling needles and other sharp instruments. Also be sure to use recommended barriers.

Pregnant women should be tested for hepatitis B.

Infants born to mothers who have hepatitis B should receive hepatitis B immune globulin and vaccine within 12 hours after birth.

Finally, if you have or have had hepatitis B, the Centers for Disease Control recommends that you shouldn't donate blood, tissue or organs. 

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