Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll

Purpose: Recognizes U.S. birthing facilities that have attained a hepatitis B vaccine birth dose coverage rate of 90% or greater.

Launched: 2013

Geographic Scope: United States (birthing facilities only)

Focus Areas:

• Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose coverage
• Newborn vaccination policies
• Protection from hepatitis B virus infection

Criteria for Inclusion

To be included in Immunize.org's Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll, your facility must:

1. Achieve 90% or greater coverage rate over a 12-month period for administering hepatitis B vaccine before facility discharge to all newborns (regardless of birth weight)
   • This includes newborns whose parents refuse vaccination
2. Have written and implemented birth dose policies that include:
   • Procedures and protocols
   • Protections for all newborns from hepatitis B virus infection prior to facility discharge
   • Procedures for medical errors

Application Process

Submission Options:

• Fill out the online form below
• Use the printable form to fax, mail, or email your application

Required Information:
Applicants must provide details about their facility and vaccination coverage data.

Supporting Materials Available:

• Letter of Endorsement: Support for Universal Hepatitis B Birth Dose (PDF)
• Printable Application Form (PDF) - for fax, mail, or email submission