Patient's question:
My baby had a physical check-up at one month old and was found to have hepatitis B antibodies. Now at 14 months, I'm checking again and still have antibodies. I've had all the vaccinations for him, but they were given at 6 months. I forgot to tell my mother-in-law that I gave him immune globulin for the baby because I wasn't home. Will there still be antibodies at 14 months? Could it be that because I missed one dose, the antibodies disappeared?Doctor's answer:
Generally, as long as antibodies are produced, they can last for 5 to 10 years. And have you given them the three shots as prescribed by the vaccine? Did you get an immune globulin shot at the sixth month?Advice: I don’t know how high the antibodies he produced at that time were, but they usually last for 5 to 10 years. If you’re concerned, you can have a follow-up test for the HBsAg, HBV DNA, HBeAg, anti-HBe, and anti-HBc (the “two pairs and a half” test).
There are many causes of pediatric liver disease. If your child is diagnosed with it, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to let their child develop picky eating habits and ensure a balanced diet.