Does a mother who carries the hepatitis B virus transmit it to her child?

Patient's question:

Here is the translation of the provided content into English:
"Fatigue onset time and factors or causes 5 years ago"

Doctor's answer:

A mother who carries the hepatitis B virus can transmit it to her child. It is essential to take preventive measures to block the transmission of the hepatitis B virus to the child.
Guidelines:
- Within 24 hours of birth, the child should receive the hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) and the hepatitis B vaccine simultaneously.
- One month after birth, the child should receive the second dose of HBIG and the second dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
- At 6 months of age, the child should receive the third dose of the hepatitis B vaccine to block the transmission of the hepatitis B virus.

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