Factsheet: For Parents and Other Caregivers: Understanding Hepatitis B (HBV) and the HBV Vaccine
Published: December 10, 2025 Last reviewed: April 1, 2026
This factsheet provides information about how hepatitis B spreads, how the hepatitis B vaccine helps prevent liver cancer, and why we know the vaccine is safe for newborns. Learn more here: For Parents and Other Caregivers: Understanding Hepatitis B (HBV) and the HBV Vaccine





