Question
How can one prevent the transmission of hepatitis B virus from mother to child during the eighth to tenth month of pregnancy?
Answer
During pregnancy, you can prevent maternal-infant transmission by injecting immunoglobulin and, within six hours of the baby’s birth, administer the hepatitis B vaccine. Follow the 0-1-6 vaccination schedule (birth, 1 month, half a year) to effectively block maternal-infant transmission with a high efficacy rate of 95%. Beijing Liberation Army 261 Hospital notes that current drug treatment can only inhibit viral replication and cannot eradicate the virus, and may cause viral mutations and toxic side effects on other organs. Long-term medication will increase the patient’s economic burden. Compared to drug treatment, cell therapy has higher efficacy, using the patient’s own immune cells, with no toxic side effects and no risk of viral mutation, which can effectively clear hepatitis B virus. It is recommended to pay attention to the following points: 1. Avoid alcohol consumption; 2. Maintain a cheerful mood, as anger can harm the liver; 3. Avoid using medications harmful to the liver; 4. Exercise moderately, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and eat more vegetables, fruits, high-protein, and high-vitamin foods; 5. Cultivate good living habits.