One question that many newborn parents will be asked in the hospital is Would you like your newborn to have the first Hep B vaccine in the hospital? Here is some info to help you new mom's make your decision...
Facts
*Hepatitis B virus is spread by coming into contact with blood, semen, and vaginal secretions
*It can spread from the mother to her child during birth
*Common causes of transmission include: unprotected sexual contact, sharing needles among injection drug users, re-use of contaminated needles and syringes
*Sharing of razor blades or toothbrushes can also transmit hepatitis B
*Blood transfusion is rarely a risk factor for transmission in the USA and Canada since it is routinely screened for hepatitis B
*Hep B is a set of 3 vaccinations that is recommended by the CDC
The following people are at greatest risk. Those who:
*Have sex with an infected person
*Have multiple sex partners
*Have a sexually transmitted disease
*Are men who have sexual contact with other men
*Inject drugs or share needles, syringes, or other drug equipment
*Live with a person who has chronic hepatitis B
*Are infants born to infected mothers
*Are exposed to blood and body fluids on the job
Here is a link below I found on Dr Sears website. Take a look....
http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/vaccines/hepatitis-b-vaccine-and-disease-do-newborns-need-vaccine-sexually-transmitted