Question
When should a newborn be vaccinated against Hepatitis B?
Answer
In China, the Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns is a free child immunization program. Newborns should receive the Hepatitis B vaccine in accordance with the vaccination schedule of 0, 1, and 6 months of age, with a total of 3 doses of the vaccine. It is especially emphasized that the first dose should be administered immediately within 24 hours after birth. If the mother is a carrier of the Hepatitis B virus, the vaccination time for the newborn should be even earlier, and the Hepatitis B immunoglobulin should be administered simultaneously to enhance the effectiveness of blocking virus transmission.