This information sheet discusses hepatitis B virus (HBV) and explains how a mother can ensure that her baby is protected from this disease for life. It describes HBV, how the disease affects the newborn, and how it is transmitted. The pamphlet advises pregnant women to request testing and if testing positive to make sure the baby is treated with HBIG and vaccine at birth and receives all follow-up doses of vaccine. Also, everyone who lives in the home should be tested, and if negative should get the vaccine to protect them from hepatitis B.
Publication Language:
Spanish
Population:
Women
Focus Area:
Viral Hepatitis
Topics/Subjects:
Pregnancy
Prevention
Transmission
Subjects:
Diagnostic Tests
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
Information Sheet
2 p.: col., ill.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
35121