@picphysicians @mcfunny @mooncat_alice Please cite the science literature, not opinions. Despite guidelines for testing of expectant mothers, we know that not all women are screened, prenatally (93-95%). Mothers can be exposed between screening and deliv
#DYK #HepatitisB ranks fourth on the list of most burdensome infectious diseases in Ontario? A universal birth dose vaccine can help to reduce the possibility of HBV vertical transmission. Learn more about potential policy interventions here: https://t.c
For #WorldImmunizationWeek, we encourage you to check out this article that supports adopting birth dose #HBV vaccination in Ontario (among other preventative measures) to ensure that HBV transmission is minimized in the province. https://t.co/B4jbE7mUnT
#DYK HBV vaccination within 24 hours of birth, with 2 additional doses in infancy, has proven to be 90% effective in preventing transmission? Learn more about the importance of HBV immunization and prenatal screening here: https://t.co/B4jbE7mUnT