Elimination of hepatitis B is feasible because we have a safe and effective hepatitis B vaccine. If everyone who is unprotected are vaccinated, there would potentially be no new HBV infection. 

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In response to the United Nations 2030 sustainable development goal to combat viral hepatitis, the Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis has set a goal to reduce new hepatitis B infection in the world by 90% by 2030.  The 2030 target for hepatitis B birth dose vaccination (given within 24 hours after birth) is 80% and infant 3 dose vaccination coverage is 90%.

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