Patient's question:
I am an HBV carrier with minor hepatitis B surface antigenemia, and my liver function is normal. My wife gave birth to a child at 2 a.m. today. Do I need to give the baby a dose of hepatitis B immune globulin? My wife does not have hepatitis B and has antibodies.Doctor's answer:
Hello, hepatitis B is a serious infectious disease of the digestive system and also one of the more difficult chronic infectious diseases to treat in China. According to the national child immunization program, newborns must receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth under normal circumstances, and this vaccination is free of charge.Medical Advice: Based on your current situation, it is best for your child to receive the hepatitis B immune globulin. This is because there are hepatitis B patients in your family, making you part of a high-risk group. Since your newborn does not yet have hepatitis B antibodies, they can be infected at any time. Even if the hepatitis B vaccine is administered, immunity will only develop after completing the full course of vaccination.
Additionally, it is recommended that other family members also receive the adult hepatitis B vaccine to prevent transmission. You can receive the vaccination at the local health and disease prevention department in your area.