Building Trust at Birth: Improving Hep B Birth Dose & Handling Refusals From HBsAg Positive Mothers

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 1 PM

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Description:

This webinar will highlight why the Hep B birth dose matters, with a look at PA-specific data and practices. Participants will learn culturally informed strategies to strengthen communication with families and improve birth dose uptake.

Objectives:

This session will:

1. Explain the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)’s recent decision to remove the universal Hep B birth dose recommendation
2. Share approaches to encourage vaccination among higher-risk families in a culturally competent way
3. Provide guidance for handling refusals from HBsAg-positive mothers while maintaining trust and respect

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