HBV Exposure Action Tool
After a needle stick, blood contact with broken skin or mucous membranes, shared sharp object, or possible sexual exposure, organize what to do now and what to ask a clinician. This tool does not decide whether HBIG, vaccination, or testing is required.
How this tool helps
- Organize the exposure type, timing, source HBsAg status, and your vaccine and anti-HBs records.
- Flag situations where you should promptly contact a clinician, emergency department, occupational exposure service, or public health office.
- Create a record and follow-up question list to bring to care.
Evidence basis
This tool is based on public CDC and WHO resources. It is meant for exposure documentation and care preparation. Whether a person needs HBIG, hepatitis B vaccine, or specific testing should be decided by a qualified clinician.
- CDC Hepatitis B Prevention and Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC Hepatitis B Testing and Diagnosis Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC Hepatitis B Vaccine Administration Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC Responding to HBV Exposures in Health Care Settings Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- WHO Hepatitis B Fact Sheet World Health Organization