Vaccine & Lab Information

Hepatitis B Vaccines

Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG) 

  • This medication provides the child with short term protection against Hepatitis B. This will be administered to your child in the hospital within 12 hours of birth.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

  • This vaccine provides individuals with prolonged protection against Hepatitis B. 
    • All infants receive the Hepatitis B vaccine regardless of their mother's Hepatitis B status.
          

There are multiple types of vaccines that protect individuals against Hepatitis B.

Single Antigen Vaccines

Vaccines that only protect your child against Hepatitis B.

Your child’s first dose of Hepatitis B at birth can only be the single antigen vaccine. It should be administered within 12 hours of birth, and in a separate limb from the Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG).

Vaccine

1. Engerix B

Protects against all known subtypes of Hepatitis B virus.

Can be administered to children from birth to 19 years of age. Adult formulation is also available.

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2. Recombivax B

Protects against all known subtypes of Hepatitis B virus.

Can be administered to children from birth to 19 years of age. Adult formulation is also available.

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Combination Vaccines

Vaccines that contain Hepatitis B vaccine but can also can protect your child from other diseases in combination including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and haemophilus influenzae.
Two Vaccines

1. Pediarix

Protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Hepatitis B, and polio, all in one vaccine. Can only be given to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age.

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2. Vaxelis

This vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hepatitis B, and Haemophilus Influenzae type B. Can only be given to children 6 weeks through 4 years of age.

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Laboratory Information

Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)

  • Indicates whether someone is currently infected with Hepatitis B.
  • The goal is for children to be  NEGATIVE for Hepatitis B surface antigen. 

Hepatitis B surface antibody (quantitative) (HBsAb/anti-HBs)

  • Indicates whether someone has developed immunity against Hepatitis B.
  • Can be achieved through vaccination or from a previous infection.
  • The goal is for children to have a Hepatitis B surface antibody level that is POSITIVE (≥ 10 mlU/mL).

Resources and Additional Information

Vaccine Information

Laboratory Information

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 866-358-2966 and select 'option 5' to speak to a public health nurse or email us at PHS-PerinatalHepB.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.