Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) protects from hepatitis B virus infection for 1-3 months. It is given with the first hepatitis B vaccine dose to people who have recently been exposed to hepatitis B virus.
Who should get HBIG?
- Newborns of women infected with hepatitis B virus
- Infants who never got the vaccine and whose parent or caregiver has hepatitis B
- People recently exposed to blood or body fluids that may contain hepatitis B virus
- People who recently had sex with someone with hepatitis B
Some people may experience swelling, hives or severe allergic reaction to the HBIG vaccine.
- About Hepatitis B
- Getting vaccinated for Hepatitis B
- Who should get the Hepatitis B vaccine?
- Hepatitis B vaccine risks
- Hepatitis B Immune Globulin