Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B infection is a virus passed from person to person through blood, semen or other body fluids. It is spread by sexual activity, sharing needles, syringes, sharing personal items such as a razor or toothbrush, exposure to blood from needlesticks and birth. Symptoms are flu-like and include loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, fatigue, joint pain and jaundice.
Information for the General Public
Information for Public Health Departments
- Disease Plan
- Case Report Form
- Manual for the Surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases
- Bloodborne pathogen exposure guidance
- Enhanced acute HCV and HBV surveillance investigation toolkit
Information for Clinicians/Healthcare Professionals
- CDC STD Treatment Guidelines
- Hepatitis B Information for Healthcare Professionals – CDC
- Hepatitis B Information for Healthcare Professionals – Immunization Action Coalition