Factsheet: Why the hepatitis B birth‑dose vaccine matters for newborns (English)
Factsheet: Why the hepatitis B birth‑dose vaccine matters for newborns (English)
Date posted:
July 7, 2025
Last reviewed:
August 08, 2025
Hepatitis B Foundation
This factsheet underscores the importance of administering the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. It outlines how this early protection reduces chronic infections and prevents liver cancer and lifelong disease.
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