Table. Post-exposure prophylaxis for non-immune people exposed to a source that is positive for hepatitis B surface antigen
Type of exposure |
Hepatitis B immunoglobulin |
Vaccine |
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Perinatal (exposure of babies during and after birth) (see Infants born to mothers who are hepatitis B surface antigen–positive are recommended to receive both hepatitis B vaccine and HBIG in Recommendations) |
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Percutaneous, ocular or mucous membrane |
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Sexual |
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Last updated:
5 June 2018
Last reviewed:
5 June 2018
Definitions
- IU
- international units
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