Vaccine Committee Debates Hepatitis B Birth Dose
Update: 2025-12-05
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A federal vaccine advisory committee is considering a shift in the hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns. Currently, all babies receive the vaccine at birth, but the committee is now debating whether this should only apply to babies whose mothers test positive for hepatitis B. This change could be a return to an older public health strategy. The committees decision is influenced by concerns from stakeholders and parents, and it has been criticized by major medical groups due to the appointment of several anti-vaccine voices. The committees actions have sparked strong reactions, with some calling it political theater and others expressing a need for more safety studies.
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