What is hepatitis B CDC?

Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is spread when blood, semen, or other body fluids from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is not infected.

What is VIS Version date?

The edition date of the VIS (found on the back at the right bottom corner). The date the VIS is provided (i.e., the date of the visit when the vaccine is administered).

Is hepatitis B reportable to CDC?

In 2003, chronic HBV infection became nationally notifiable and is reportable by state health departments to NNDSS. All states are encouraged to report chronic hepatitis B infection.

How long are you immune from Hep B?

The hepatitis B vaccine provides immunity for at least 10 years and likely for a lifetime when completing the full series. There are currently no recommendations for a healthy person to receive a booster for this vaccine if they have completed the full series.

Is it safe to be around someone with hepatitis B?

Anyone who lives with or is close to someone who has been diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis B should get tested. Hepatitis B can be a serious illness, and the virus can be spread from an infected person to other family and household members, caregivers, and sexual partners.

What is the best way to prevent hepatitis B?

The best way to prevent hepatitis B is to be fully vaccinated. The World Health Organization recommends vaccinating babies within 24 hours of birth, followed by 2 to 3 additional doses within 6 months.

Who must be offered the Hepatitis B vaccine free of charge?

Employers are required to offer the Hepatitis B vaccination series, free of charge, to all workers with occupational exposure. In addition, employers must develop an exposure control plan and implement use of universal precautions and control measures to protect all workers with occupational exposure.

What is the VIS and when must it be given to the patient guardian?

You must provide a current VIS before a vaccine is administered to the patient. A VIS provides information about the disease and the vaccine and must be given to the patient before a vaccine is administered.

What would you do if the mother tested positive for hepatitis B?

Infants of mothers who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen should receive hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccination within 12 hours of birth, and other infants should receive hepatitis B vaccination before hospital discharge.

Can you lose immunity to hepatitis B?

The duration of immunity after vaccination against HBV is not known. Ten percent of the patients who receive and respond to vaccination lose anti-HBs after 5 years and 50% lose anti-HBs after 10 years.