USPSTF Reaffirms Recommendation for Hepatitis B Screening in Pregnant Women

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is again recommending that clinicians screen pregnant women for hepatitis B at their first prenatal visit. The grade A draft...

By the Editors

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is again recommending that clinicians screen pregnant women for hepatitis B at their first prenatal visit. The grade A draft recommendation is consistent with the group's guidance on the topic for over 20 years.

The recommendation is open to public comment until Feb. 4 at the first link below.

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USPSTF draft recommendation statement (Free)

USPSTF draft evidence review (Free)

USPSTF grade definitions (Free)

Background: NEJM Journal Watch Infectious Diseases coverage of USPSTF guidance on hepatitis B screening in high-risk, nonpregnant groups (Your NEJM Journal Watch registration required)