Hepatitis B vaccine

The hepatitis B vaccine is offered to all babies whose mothers or close family have been infected with hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B is caused by a virus that attacks the liver and causes it to become inflamed.

For up-to-date information, please visit the Department of Health hepatitis B web pages (external link).

Quick links:

• About hepatitis B (external link)

• About the hepatitis B vaccine (external link)