Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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CDPH’s Dr. Brad Johnson explains why California strongly recommends Hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns.

🍼Hepatitis B infection in an infant can lead to lifelong health issues, including liver damage and even cancer or death. Babies can contract the HepB virus in many ways - from their mothers, caregivers, even in daycare.

Vaccination is the best way to protect a baby from lifelong illnesses.

Learn more at cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Hepatitis-B.aspx.

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