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Hepatitis B Vaccine Coverage Among All Live Newborn Infants Prior to Hospital or Birthing Facility Discharge

CBE ID
0475
1.4 Project
Perinatal
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2015
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percent of live newborn infants that receive Hepatitis B vaccination before discharge (or within 1 month of life, if the infant had an extended hospital stay) at each single hospital/birthing facility during given time period (one year).

    • 1.14 Numerator

      The number of live newborn infants administered Hepatitis B vaccine prior to discharge (or within 1 month of life, if the infant had an extended hospital stay)from the hospital/birthing facility ("birth dose" of Hepatitis B vaccine).

    • 1.15 Denominator

      The number of live newborn infants born at the hospital/birthing facility during the reporting window (one calendar year).

    • Exclusions

      None.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Perinatal Project 2015-2016
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
      Steward Organization Email
      [email protected]
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