Global Hepatitis B Vaccination

A woman in India holds her grandchild as a health worker gives the baby a hepatitis B birth dose.

About Global Hepatitis B Vaccination in Children

Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable disease and the leading cause of liver cancer globally.
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A health worker vaccinates an infant while the family watches

Fast Facts: Global Hepatitis B Vaccination

Hepatitis B affects millions of people and causes serious, lifelong health problems.
A mother holds her baby while a health care worker speaks to her.

What CDC is Doing in Global Hepatitis B Vaccination

CDC works with partners and countries around the world to decrease the burden of hepatitis B. 
A mother carrying her four-month-old son.

Why CDC is Working to Prevent Hepatitis B Globally

Hepatitis B is preventable, but many children are missing out on the benefit of vaccination.