“This webinar will highlight four decades of evidence showing how universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination helped eliminate HBV transmission and childhood liver cancer among Alaska Native communities. The session will also provide practical strategies for talking with parents about the HepB birth dose, including explaining the vaccine schedule, addressing common concerns, and fostering confidence in early immunization.

Speakers:

Brian McMahon, MD, Director, Liver Disease and Hepatitis Program, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, Neonatologist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia”