Newborn Services

Hepatitis B Vaccine and PKU Testing

Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B Virus. The virus can be transmitted at birth from a mother to a baby. Greenwich Hospital, in compliance with the State of Connecticut, offers the first dose of the three-part Hepatitis B vaccine series. The FIRST DOSE, and only the first dose, will be given at no charge to ALL INFANTS during their hospital stay. The Hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective. The two subsequent doses will be administered by your pediatric healthcare provider at appropriate intervals for maximum effect.

PKU Testing
The purpose of PKU testing of babies is to detect an enzyme deficiency that can be corrected by diet. This is a state-mandated blood test required at two and fourteen days of age. The first test will be done in the hospital, and the second at your pediatrician's office.