Question
A hepatitis B virus carrier inquires whether they need to be vaccinated during pregnancy to avoid transmitting the virus to the fetus.
Answer
Doctors recommend that hepatitis B virus carriers should have their liver function and viral DNA checked before pregnancy and have regular liver function checks during pregnancy. Partners should also be tested for the hepatitis B surface antigen and e antigen, and if no antibodies are found, they should be vaccinated. During pregnancy, individuals can receive a dose of hepatitis B immunoglobulin monthly from the 7th, 8th, and 9th months. Newborns should be administered a dose of hepatitis B immunoglobulin immediately after birth, and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine should be administered within three days of birth, followed by the second dose one month later and the third dose six months later, significantly increasing the chances of having a healthy baby.