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What Are the Benefits of Early Hepatitis B Immunization Programs for Newborns and Infants?

April 26, 2017Benefits infants Newborns

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What Are the Benefits of Early Hepatitis B Immunization Programs for Newborns and Infants?

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Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus, or HBV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, states there were an estimated 43,000 new HBV infections in the U.S. in 2007. The best way to prevent hepatitis B is to be vaccinated against the virus. The CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommend all infants receive the hepatitis B vaccine series.