Prevention Schedule for Infants of
HBsAg-POSITIVE Mothers
HBIG 0.5 ml IM within 12 hrs. of birth.
Dose #1 of Hep B vaccine in the opposite thigh
within 12 hrs. of birth.
Dose #2 of Hep B vaccine at 1-2 mos.
Dose #3 of Hepatitis B vaccine at 6 mos.
Testing for antiHBs and HBsAg 9-15 mos.
If negative for both, repeat the series and test 1–2
months later!