Why is it vital to encourage parents to vaccinate their newborns against Hepatitis B? The facts state that, It is possible to catch hepatitis B virus through more casual contact, such as sharing wash cloths, toothbrushes or razors. Since most people do not realize they have the virus, it is virtually impossible for transmission to be eliminated and babies can easily contract the virus through casual contact. Young children can also be exposed to other family members as well as other children who don’t even realize they have the virus. Situations at home, in daycare and preschool such as bites, bloody noses, cuts, scrapes and shared use of personal items can expose children to trace amounts of infected blood that can contain enough viral particles to cause infection. The birth dose of vaccine is the most vital way to ensure that every child is protected from infection from the earliest chance of exposure.
Posted on: Thu, 29 May 2014 22:00:15 +0000
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