Guidance

Infants born to hepatitis B-infected mothers: immunoglobulin policy

Policy on the use of passive immunisation with hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) for infants born to hepatitis B infected mothers.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 12 August 2008
• Last updated: 17 January 2020 — See all updates

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Hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) for infants born to hepatitis B infected mothers

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This document summarises the policy and evidence for passive immunisation with HBIG for infants born to hepatitis B infected mothers.

Please use the latest form to request immunoglobulin for infants at risk of hepatitis B infection. For multiple births please complete a form for each infant.

Published 12 August 2008

Last updated 17 January 2020 + show all updates

1. 17 January 2020

   Added link to latest hepatitis B immunoglobulin request form.

2. 12 August 2008

   First published.