The best way to prevent hepatitis B infection is vaccination. The vaccines are highly effective at preventing infection in infants and for long-term protection into adulthood.

The virus is found in blood, saliva, semen and other bodily fluids, even tears, and it can live on surfaces for up to seven ...

A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B ...

A panel of US vaccine advisors will vote Friday on whether to rescind guidance that all newborns should receive a hepatitis B ...