Patient's question:
My mother has hepatitis B (). My baby is only one month old. The baby received the second hepatitis B shot at birth and got the third hepatitis B shot a few days ago for the full moon. Now the baby is being taken care of by my mother. Will the baby get infected?Doctor's answer:
The main transmission routes of hepatitis B are blood transmission, body fluid (sexual contact) transmission, and mother-to-child transmission. Hepatitis B is never spread through casual contact in daily life. As long as there are no simultaneous wounds or bleeding on both your mother and baby, the first transmission method will not occur, and the second and third methods have already been ruled out. Although the hepatitis B vaccine, even without anesthesia, provides some protective effect, you don't need to worry about your baby getting infected through casual contact. For severe liver disease patients, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately and follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment. Avoid using medication blindly to prevent worsening the condition.