Texas Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Summit

2022 Texas Perinatal Hepatitis B Virtual Summit 

The goal of the Texas Perinatal Hepatitis B Summit was to bring those with information and expertise on this issue together to share, discuss, and recommend strategies to prevent and decrease the incidence of hepatitis B transmission, and improve the care of those at risk for perinatal hepatitis B.  This year's virtual Summit was held May 20, 2022 Summit and presentations are available in pdf form to download. 

The Texas Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program works alongside public and private healthcare providers and coalitions to prevent perinatal hepatitis B transmission.  The Program assists with and provides surveillance, case management, promotion of the universal birth dose, and collaboration between local health departments, medical providers, and laboratories.

If you have any questions about the 2022 Texas Perinatal Hepatitis B Summit please email kathy.lowry@dshs.texas.gov