Vaccination of Infants, Children, and Adolescents
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that all children receive their first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine at birth and complete the vaccine series by age 6–18 months. Older children and adolescents who did not previously receive the Hepatitis B vaccine should also be vaccinated.
Guidelines and Recommendations
Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendations for Infants, Children, and AdolescentsRelated Articles:
Update: Shortened Interval for Postvaccination Serologic Testing of Infants Born to Hepatitis B-Infected Mothers
MMWR 2015;64(39);1118-20
Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage Among Children Born January 2003–June 2005 — United States
MMWR 2008;57(30):825-828
Implementation of Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination — Worldwide, 2006
MMWR 2008;57(46);1249-1252
Immunization Schedules and Dosages
Childhood and Adolescent Immunization SchedulesRecommended doses of Hepatitis B vaccines (by age group and vaccine type)
Standing Orders
Guidelines for Standing Orders in Labor & Delivery & Nursery Units to Prevent Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Transmission to Newborns[PDF - 2 pages]
Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis B Vaccine to Children and Teens[PDF - 1 page]
State Vaccination Requirements
Hepatitis B Vaccination Requirements for Day Care and School, by State
Related Pages
- Page last reviewed: May 31, 2015
- Page last updated: October 23, 2015
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