Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects the liver. HBV is spread through infected blood and body fluids. Risk factors include being born to an HBV-infected woman, having unprotected sex, sharing injection drug equipment, sharing personal hygiene items (e.g., razors, nail clippers, toothbrushes), and living in a household with infected persons.

Resources for the general public

• Hepatitis B facts, CDC
• Hepatitis B vaccine information statement, CDC
• In addition to translations above, Hepatitis B facts are also available in Burmese (PDF)

Resources for health care professionals

• Hepatitis B is a reportable condition in King County: See disease reporting requirements
• Hepatitis B information for health professionals, CDC
• Hepatitis B chapter from Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, CDC
• Hepatitis B chapter from Health Information for International Travel, CDC

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