Hepatitis B Prevention Singapore | HIV PEP
Hepatitis B Prevention in Singapore: Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection that affects the liver. It is usually a short-term infection, but may persist and cause serious health problems.
How can I prevent hepatitis B?
You can prevent hepatitis B infection by getting hepatitis B vaccination, either before or after a suspected exposure to the hepatitis B virus.
In Singapore, hepatitis B vaccine is recommended to anyone who is at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B infection. If a health care worker has a needle stick injury, post-exposure immunization is usually given to prevent hepatitis B infection. In such cases, the person will also receive a course of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (antibody) injections.
Hepatitis B in Singapore is commonly transmitted vertically (from mother to baby). If you are an infected pregnant woman, your baby will be given hepatitis B immunoglobulin (antibodies) soon after birth for protection. Also, vaccinating your newborn is vital. Whether or not you are infected, hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all babies, to prevent the infection later in life.
If you have hepatitis B, avoid having unprotected sex, do not share equipment such as needles and syringe with others, do not donate blood or semen, do not share personal items such as shaving razors and toothbrush with others.