Question

an infant is born at 34 weeks gestation to a mother who is hbsag positive. when should the infant receive its first dose of hepatitis b vaccine?
○ a. age 1 month
○ b. upon hospital discharge
○ c. within 12 hours of birth
○ d. age 3 months

Explanation:

According to the guidelines for hepatitis B vaccination in infants born to HBsAg - positive mothers, the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine should be given as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours of birth. This is to provide early protection against hepatitis B virus infection.

Answer:

C. within 12 hours of birth