| Cesarean delivery is not recommended on the basis of maternal HBV positivity alone (Chen et al., 2019). | Strong |
|---|---|
| ⊕⊕○○ | |
| Breastfeeding is not contra-indicated in women testing positive for HBV (Zheng et al., 2011). | Conditional |
| ⊕⊕○○ | |
| All neonates born to HBV-positive couples should be vaccinated (Lee et al., 2006; Schillie and Murphy, 2013). | Strong |
| ⊕⊕⊕○ | |
| Administration of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) in addition to vaccination is recommended for children born to mothers testing positive for HBV (Jin et al., 2014; Machaira et al., 2015). | Strong |
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| HBIG administration should follow local or national guidelines. | GPP |
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