Medical MCQ-Prophylaxis of a neonate born to a HBsAg positive mother should include:

Prophylaxis of a neonate born to a HBsAg positive mother should include:

Vaccine

Immunoglobulins

Both Vaccine and Immunoglobulin

No active treatment required

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Both Vaccine and Immunoglobulin

Description:

Infants born to HBsAg positive mothers should receive both HBIG and HB vaccine IM at separate sites within 12 hours of bih followed by 2nd and 3rd doses of vaccine at 1 and 6 months respectively. Ref: Harrison's Internal Medicine, 17th Edition, Page 1948; Essential Pediatrics By O P Ghai, 6th Edition, Page 216

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