Health: Hepatitis B

Baroness Masham of Ilton
asked Her Majesty's Government:

What steps they will take to ensure universal vaccination for Hepatitis B. [HL4585]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Darzi of Denham)
Hepatitis B vaccine is currently offered to individuals at high risk of exposure to the virus or complications of the disease.

The issue of universal vaccination for Hepatitis B is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, which provides independent expert advice to the Secretary of State.