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Elimination of Perinatal Hepatitis B: Providing the First Vaccine Dose Within 24 Hours of Birth

Position statement or standardsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics2017Over 5 years old
  • Congenital infections
  • Infection
  • Infection prevention
  • Medical
  • Nursing
  • Postnatal and transitional care

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Summary

This American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement addresses prevention of perinatal hepatitis B transmission in the United States. It highlights the importance of timely identification of infants born to mothers who are hepatitis B surface antigen positive or of unknown status, so that appropriate postexposure immunoprophylaxis with vaccine and immune globulin can be given. It endorses the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendation for a birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours for newborns weighing 2000 g or more.

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