Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (Human)

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In: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; 2006.
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Hepatitis B immune globulin is an immune globulin (IgG) rich in IgG antibodies against hepatis B. IgG is a normal component of breastmilk that is likely to be partially destroyed in the infant's gastrointestinal tract and poorly absorbed by the infant. No special precautions are required during breastfeeding. Hepatitis B immune globulin is recommended along with hepatitis B vaccine to be given to infants of mothers who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen. No differences exist in infection rates between breastfed and formula-fed infants born to hepatitis B-infected women, as long as the infant receives these preventative measures at birth.[1] Mothers with hepatitis B are encouraged to breastfeed their infants after their infants receive these preventative measures.[2,3]

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