Cryoglobulinemia

Because hepatitis B is a risk factor for developing cryoglobulinemia, immunization to prevent infection and thus sequelae of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection may play a role in primary prevention.

In the US, the Centers for Disease Control recommends routine hepatitis B vaccination of infants and adults: CDC: child and adolescent immunization schedule by age Opens in new window CDC: adult immunization schedule by age Opens in new window

See also, Hepatitis B (Primary prevention).​​

In patients with active viral disease (hepatitis C virus, HBV, HIV), precautions should be taken to avoid dissemination of these infections.