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Anita Durojaiye
Kindly see a doctor preferably at the Teaching Hospital for the treatment.
Hepatitis B can be treated and can also be prevented through vaccination.
Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth and as part of the PENTA Vaccine at 6, 10 and 14 weeks. Booster doses also given at 18 months and 5 years! That's all
The keyword mummy is PATIENCE, just continue to give what he likes best and makes him eat healthy no matter how little. All the Best Ma'am
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
It depends on your current HBV infection status if you are actively injective or not. There are tests that your doctor should have done
Kindly take the babies for check up with a paediatrician letting the doctor know you are a carrier of Hepatitis B Virus, the children will be tested and you will be advised appropriately. You will have to get your own viral load, antigen and liver function test done so as to be able to be supported. Kindly prevent the children from exposure from your body fluids like blood, vomitus etc but can continue with breastfeeding.
Most vaccination for babies are free in government-owned hospitals but the prices vary considerably in Private clinics