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Question :

Posted On : 07 Aug 2004

Is Hepatitis B Immunoglobin necessary along with HB Vaccine if mother is HBSAG POSITIVE?

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Answer Discussion :

DR S R DAVE

if avalilable and pt can afford fine, otherwise give hepatitia b vac. as early as possible{WITHIN 12 HRS OF BIRTH}

20 years ago

katie kazmier

yes!

20 years ago

Dr. B Kumar

Could be given.

20 years ago

dr sanjeev aggarwal

yes,absolutely.ideally immunoglobulin should be given within 6 hrs of birth along with HB vaccine given simultaneously {but at a
different site}.cord blood should be sent for HBs ag.

20 years ago

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