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Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program

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(801) 534-4600, Monday-Friday

All-hours emergency line:

(801) 580-8597

Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most common serious virus of the liver which can lead to liver disease and cancer. As a result transmission occurs from an infected mother to a newborn in the birthing process.

If not treated with Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIG) vaccine at birth, an infected newborn has a 90% chance of chronic lifelong infection. Fortunately, HBV can be prevented with a very safe and effective vaccine.

The Salt Lake Valley Health Department (SLVHD) in collaboration with the Utah Department of Health works with mothers, doctors, and midwifes to keep babies free of Hepatitis B Infection.

The Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program pays for all Hepatitis B vaccination series and post serological testing for the newborn and family members.

These services are provided at the downtown City Clinic at 610 S. 200 E. by the SLVHD Perinatal Hepatitis B Coordinator, Sharleen Miner-Madsen. Call (801) 534-4529 with questions.