Opinions on Hep B Vaccination at birth

[AmyG89]

I just want to start this post by saying that I hope this doesn't turn into a debate, i'm not looking for that, I'm just looking for opinions on both the pros & cons on this specific vaccine that is given right after birth.

For the record, I do plan to vaccinate my son but I'm not against delayed vaccinations which is why i'm curious if I should let him get this vaccine or not.

I know my husband and I do not have Hep B and I'm almost positive that anyone that would come in direct contact with him is also negative. It is my understanding that you cannot contract Hep B casually, it is contracted through infected blood and bodily fluids entering the blood stream.
When on earth would my son be exposed to blood & bodily fluids as a newborn? Also, I think this vaccine is part of the normal vaccines given at the 2 month appointment.

Is there any reason I shouldn't just delay this vaccine until his 2 month appointment?

What did everyone else do?

[AmyG89]

Thank you everyone for your opinions. I will continue to research and try to make the best decision I can. I appreciate all the comments.

[JoyRenee]

We declined with our youngest daughter after much research. We didn't feel she needed it until she started school.

[sweetpea03]

Leading health organizations—CDC, AAP, AAFP, and ACOG—recommend that all hospitals and healthcare professionals protect newborns from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection by administering the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine (HepB) to every baby at birth, no later than hospital discharge. It is ultimately your decision in the end, so you can do as you want to, but just make sure to do some research on it.

[jschoch8]

unless the baby is high risk, i would not get the vaccine at birth. they only do that because they assume everyone is high risk. i would wait until the baby is 2 and start the series. this is also recommended by dr sears and dr oz.

[SunWorshiper_26]

My premature baby got it at birth with no issues it was recommended by the NICU staff of children's memorial hospital in Chicago

[Aferreira2]

My daughter received her shot at birth and she is a healthy 8 1/2 yr. old now. I think it's just personal preference.

[kme17]

I got it for my lil girl she is o days and good so far. But I wanted them to monitor her after just incause of fever or somthing. Just another thought on getting it right away. Plus u never know who has it n everyone wants to touch ur new baby

[LosingMyMindInGA]

all 5 of my kids have gotten them at birth.  Never had any issues because of it.  

[Clysta]

My daughter got it at birth.

[RissaRissaRoo]

I waited to both of my sons reached 2

[mami2karina]

With my 1st baby they didn't offer it in the hospital, I refused with my last 2, waited until their first round of shots.