Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It is transmitted through blood, semen, or other body fluids. It can be spread from mother to baby during birth. Hepatitis B can cause a short-term illness or become a long-term chronic illness. The best way to prevent Hepatitis B is to get vaccinated. For more information on Hepatitis B:
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HBV/PDFs/HepBGeneralFactSheet.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/index.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HBV/HBVfaq.htm
For pregnant women:
https://oeps.wv.gov/hbv/Pages/hbv_perinatal.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HBV/PDFs/HepBPerinatal-ProtectWhenPregnant.pdf