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My wife is hepatitis b positive since 3 years ago. how can i get a healthy baby with her ?
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Vaccine & Ig: Transmission is decreased with the administration of Immune Globulin and vaccine to the baby after birth. Estimated risk of 5-10%.
Answered 6/25/2014
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