ARM 37.114.540. HEPATITIS TYPE B (ACUTE OR CHRONIC)

(1) For a case of type B hepatitis not involving a pregnant woman, control measures outlined in Control of Communicable Diseases Manual must be applied. (2) In the event a hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) is positive in a pregnant woman, the local health officer must: (a) ensure appropriate health care providers and the birthing facility are aware of the mother's status and the infant's need for prophylaxis; (b) ensure that hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) and vaccine are readily available at the birthing facility at the expected time of delivery; (c) confirm the administration of HBIG and vaccine after delivery and submit the report form provided by the department within seven days after delivery and counsel the mother and provider regarding the need for further vaccination and testing; (d) at one to two months and again at six to seven months after delivery contact the health care provider or guardian of the infant to confirm the vaccine was given and provide an update to the department using a form provided by the department; and (e) at nine to 15 months after delivery, confirm testing of the infant for the surface antigen and antibody to the hepatitis B virus (HBV), counsel as appropriate, and provide an update to the department using a form provided by the department.