Hepatitis B Vaccination: Employer's Quick Guide
Everything employers need to know about Hep B Vaccine — who needs it, what's included, and how to find a provider through BlueHive.
At a glance
- Turnaround
- Immediate (series takes 6 months to complete)
- Typical cost
- $75–$175
- CPT code
- 90746
What Is Hep B Vaccine?
Hepatitis B vaccination protects healthcare workers and others at risk of bloodborne pathogen exposure.
The Hepatitis B Vaccination is a critical immunization for employees at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), employers must offer the Hepatitis B vaccine series free of charge to all employees with occupational exposure risk.
Who Needs This Service?
- Healthcare workers
- First responders
- Laboratory personnel
- Housekeeping staff in healthcare settings
- Anyone with occupational bloodborne pathogen exposure risk
What's Included
A typical Hep B Vaccine appointment includes:
- 3-dose vaccination series
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens compliance
- Post-vaccination immunity testing available
- Employee vaccination tracking
- On-site vaccination programs available
Turnaround time: Immediate (series takes 6 months to complete)
Typical cost: $75–$175
How It Works
- First Dose — Employee receives the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Second Dose — Second dose administered 1 month after the first dose.
- Third Dose — Third dose administered 6 months after the first dose.
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How Hep B Vaccine works, step by step
- 1
First Dose
Employee receives the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
- 2
Second Dose
Second dose administered 1 month after the first dose.
- 3
Third Dose
Third dose administered 6 months after the first dose.
- 4
Immunity Verification
Optional anti-HBs testing 1-2 months after series completion to confirm immunity.
Regulatory snapshot
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030); employer must offer vaccine free of charge to at-risk employees
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