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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
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
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 POC Email
          Steward Organization Copyright

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