Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Asked 8 months ago

Why give hepatitis b vaccine at birth?

My sister just had a baby, and they gave the Hepatitis B vaccine right after birth in the hospital. I was wondering, why is this vaccine given so early, immediately after a baby is born?

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Rina Sharma Rina Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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It's to protect the newborn from getting infected with Hepatitis B from their mother during birth, if the mother is a carrier. It gives them immediate protection, which is very important.

Lakshmi Devi Lakshmi Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Arre, this vaccine is very important for small babies, beta. If the mother has hepatitis B, the baby can get it from her at birth. Giving the vaccine right away protects them from catching it. It saves them from getting very sick later. Always listen to what the doctors say for baby's health.

Suresh Gupta Suresh Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

This vaccine is crucial for newborns, especially if the mother has Hepatitis B. The baby is very vulnerable at birth. Giving it immediately after delivery and then following up with more doses protects them from chronic infection and serious liver problems later in life. It's a standard and very effective practice.

Nisha Khan Nisha Khan Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Oh, this is super important. My friend's baby got Hep B from the mother because they skipped this vaccine initially, and it caused so many complications. The birth dose is vital because babies can get infected during delivery. Don't ever delay important vaccines, it's not worth the risk. Get all your child's vaccinations on time.

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Prakash Reddy Prakash Reddy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When my son was born, the doctors gave him the Hepatitis B vaccine right in the hospital. They said it was important for his protection, and I trusted their judgment. All my kids got it too. It's a standard thing hospitals do now.

Divya Prasad Divya Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It can feel overwhelming with all the shots newborns get, I remember struggling with it. But the Hep B one at birth is really important. It gives them immediate immunity, especially if the mom unknowingly has the virus. It's a huge protection for their tiny bodies, even if it feels tough in the moment.

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