Patient's question:
My daughter has been born for more than 40 days. Because she was admitted to the observation room at the beginning, she only received the BCG vaccine and not the hepatitis B vaccine. We plan to get the hepatitis B vaccine tomorrow. During this more than one month of care, my daughter's grandmother has been helping with the nursing. However, my daughter's grandmother is a hepatitis B carrier. I want to know if it can be transmitted to my daughter?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood, semen, and vaginal secretions when the skin or mucous membranes of an infected person are compromised. Of course, sexual activity can also lead to infection. Additionally, transmission can occur from mother to child or father to child. The best way to prevent it is to get vaccinated against hepatitis B. Before antibodies develop, it's advisable to use condoms. Sexual activity is generally not a route of infection. However, if both partners have oral ulcers, there is a risk of infection during sexual activity or when sharing eating utensils or personal hygiene items. Therefore, family members should not share toothpaste. Hepatitis B is highly unlikely to be transmitted in daily life.