Question
How long after birth can you know if your child has been infected with a disease? Can you take medicine? Do you need surgery? Are there any good methods? Have you learned anything about this?
Answer
Generally speaking, you should get tested after completing three doses of the hepatitis B vaccine. If hepatitis B was detected during the mother’s pregnancy, it’s recommended to opt for imported hepatitis B vaccines for the baby at birth, followed by the administration of hepatitis B immunoglobulin. To check if the preventive vaccination has been successful, it’s suggested to have the child tested for the hepatitis B five-item test after they turn 2, and again one month later. Always follow your doctor’s advice.