How To Contract Hepatitis B And What You Should Do

4. Blood-clotting Disorders

Anyone with a blood-clotting disorder, particularly hemophilia, is recommended to get vaccinated. This prevention tip is on the Top 5 To Do list published by the National Hemophilia Foundation, yet is still often overlooked. It is especially important for people with hemophilia who also have any form of liver disease to get the vaccine. The shot is administered under the skin to avoid bruising and bleeding of the muscles. Immunity results are usually successful.

3. Pregnancy And Babies

Babies are at risk of being infected with the virus if the mother is infected while pregnant and at the time of delivery. If the mother’s condition is known, the baby can immediately receive the hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin to prevent further risk. The shot also protects the baby from liver disease and cancer from hepatitis B. The mother is safe to breastfeed because the virus is not transmittable through breast milk.