Are you born with hepatitis b?

No, hepatitis B is not something you are born with. It is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is spread through contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids. It is not spread through casual contact, such as shaking hands or sharing food or drinks.

HBV can be transmitted from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth. This is known as perinatal transmission. It can also be transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids, such as through sharing needles or having unprotected sex.

There is a vaccine available to prevent hepatitis B infection. The vaccine is safe and effective and is recommended for all infants, children, and adults who are at risk of infection.