CHOP’s Guidance on Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
We recommend the birth dose because it gives your baby protection right away, when they are most at risk. It has helped nearly eliminate hepatitis B infections in children. You may have heard news about changes to the recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. We know this can feel confusing or even worrying. At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), your baby’s safety is our top priority.After reviewing the information carefully, CHOP is not changing our recommendation: We continue to strongly recommend the hepatitis B vaccine at birth because it has been proven safe and highly effective in protecting babies and children. This guide explains what changed, why CHOP’s guidance remains the same, and answers to questions parents often ask.
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