Question
How often should the hepatitis B vaccine be administered to newborns?
Answer
The commonly used injection method is the ‘0, 1, 6-month injection schedule,’ which means the second dose is administered one month after the first dose, and the third dose is given six months after the first dose. According to the specific instructions of the vaccine, each intramuscular injection contains 5 to 10 micrograms. At the seventh month, a hepatitis B five-item test should be conducted to verify the effectiveness of the vaccination.