Hep B vaccine is given to almost all babies within 24 hours of their birth due to the possibility of Hepatitis B virus passing from mother to baby during birth.
➜ Your baby is at risk if you tested positive for Hepatitis B, had unprotected sex with multiple partners and shared drug needles during your pregnancy.
➜ There are different blood tests for Hepatitis B during your pregnancy, they can also tell if you have had the virus in the past and are now immune to it.