Hepatitis B Vaccine Information Statement must be given to mother for her review prior to administering vaccine and HBIG Administer single antigen hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) to infant within 12 hours of birth. Record date and time of administration of vaccine and HBIG in infant’s medical record. Provide hepatitis B information to mother: May breastfeed; Modes of transmission of hepatitis B; Testing and vaccination (if needed) of susceptible household, sexual and needle-sharing contacts; Substance abuse treatment, if appropriate; Medical management and treatment. Complete Infant Information Form and mail or fax (804/864-725) to the VPHBP Program PERFORM HBSAG TESTING ASAP ON WOMEN WHO PRESENT FOR DELIVERY who: Do not have documented HBsAg test result; Have a negative test result but are determined to be at high-risk for hepatitis B infection during current pregnancy: More than one sex partner in past 6 months; Has been evaluated or treated for an STD; Has a recent (or current) history of Injection Drug Use;
Hepatitis B Vaccine Information Statement must be given to mother for her review prior to administering vaccine and HBIG Administer single antigen hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) to infant within 12 hours of birth. Record date and time of administration of vaccine and HBIG in infant’s medical record. Provide hepatitis B information to mother: May breastfeed; Modes of transmission of hepatitis B; Testing and vaccination (if needed) of susceptible household, sexual and needle-sharing contacts; Substance abuse treatment, if appropriate; Medical management and treatment. Complete Infant Information Form and mail or fax (804/864-725) to the VPHBP Program PERFORM HBSAG TESTING ASAP ON WOMEN WHO PRESENT FOR DELIVERY who: Do not have documented HBsAg test result; Have a negative test result but are determined to be at high-risk for hepatitis B infection during current pregnancy: More than one sex partner in past 6 months; Has been evaluated or treated for an STD; Has a recent (or current) history of Injection Drug Use;
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