Can Hepatitis B Be Transmitted Through Daily Contact? How Should You Prevent Infection If There’s a Hepatitis B Carrier at Home?

Question

A relative at home is a carrier of the Hepatitis B virus. If they hug and kiss the baby, will it be transmitted? What if some utensils are used by both the relative and the baby? And if the relative’s eating utensils are sterilized with boiling water, will it prevent transmission to others?

Answer

If there’s a Hepatitis B carrier in the home, there is a possibility of infection through prolonged close contact with children. It is recommended to administer hepatitis B immunoglobulin to the child to effectively prevent infection with the Hepatitis B virus.