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My wife is hepatitis b positive and she gave birth to our daughter 7 months back My daughter got her hbig and first hepatitis b vaccine at around 42 hours. I am very much concerned about my daughter's health whether she would get the infection or not? What Should I do when should I get her tested? And what should I do if it comes positive? Please help I am in a lot of stress.
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If she has taken hbig and hepatitis b vaccine you don't have to worry now. She will not have hepatitis b infection in future. You may consult neonatologist for any further advice.
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If hbig and hepb vaccine is give at birth and followed up by remaining hep b vaccine then you don't have to worry.
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