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+ | * If mother has hepatitis B, or her status is unknown, then consider post-exposure prophylaxis with [[hepatitis B immune globulin]] and [[hepatitis B vaccine]] given within 12 hours of life |
** Vaccine prevents about 90% of infections, with HBIG adding a bit more |
** Vaccine prevents about 90% of infections, with HBIG adding a bit more |
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** HBIG can be given up to 7 days of life but is most effective when given earlier |
** HBIG can be given up to 7 days of life but is most effective when given earlier |
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* Also see article on [[neonatal HIV]] |
* Also see article on [[neonatal HIV]] |
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Revision as of 09:12, 2 August 2020
- If mother has hepatitis B, or her status is unknown, then consider post-exposure prophylaxis with hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine given within 12 hours of life
- Vaccine prevents about 90% of infections, with HBIG adding a bit more
- HBIG can be given up to 7 days of life but is most effective when given earlier
- Also see article on neonatal HIV
