U.S. Universal Adult Vaccine and Screening Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all adults age 19-59 be universally vaccinated for hepatitis B, and that all adults 18 and older be screened at least once in their lifetime.
Universal Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendations |
Universal Adult Hepatitis B Screening Recommendations |
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Screening pregnant persons
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Order hepatitis B vaccines: CD-10: Z23 - Encounter for immunization CPT Administrative Code: 90471 CPT Product Codes (adult vaccine schedule):
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Order the hepatitis B triple panel screening tests:
For more information on the triple panel tests, click here |
In the U.S., there are five vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in adults. For more information on these vaccines and their schedules, click here or visit immunize.org.
Clinical Resources for Implementing Universal Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination and Screening
- This document is intended to aid clinicians in implementing the new adult hepatitis B recommendations. It contains a summary of the updated recommendations, strategies for implementation in different settings, downloadable resources and handouts for providers, and connections to helpful patient and clinical resources.
- The Foundation’s Hepatitis B Screening & Vaccine Advisory Council has developed guidance on how healthcare providers in various settings can begin implementing universal hepatitis B screening and vaccination.
- This handout contains information on who should be vaccinated for hepatitis B, billing and insurance codes, and a provider FAQ.
Resources for Public Awareness and Community Events
- Hepatitis B Vaccine Record Card
- Poster - Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Flyer - I want to receive the hepatitis B vaccine (White)
- Flyer - I want to receive the hepatitis B vaccine (Bandaid Version)
- Postcard - I want to receive the hepatitis B vaccine (White)
- Postcard - I want to receive the hepatitis B vaccine (Bandaid version)
For more information on the clinical implementation of universal adult hepatitis B vaccination and screening, use the following resources:
- Driving Hepatitis B Management: Universal Screening and Vaccination in Primary Care
- Implementing Hepatitis B Universal Adult Screening and Vaccination: Clinical Answers for Healthcare Professionals
- Understanding the Updated Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendations and Guidance
- University of Washington’s Hepatitis B Online
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