Progress in the prevention of vertical transmission of viral hepatitis B in the EU/EEA

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What the source reports

Transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) from a mother to a child (also referred to as vertical transmission), is low in EU/EEA countries, with few cases attributed to this route among acute notifications.

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Source & verification

Primary source: Scientific and technical publications · July 28, 2026

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