CDC Panel Recommends Ending Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

A federal vaccine advisory committee, appointed by anti-vaccine activist Secretary Kennedy, voted to end the long-standing recommendation for all U.S. babies to receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. The new guidance suggests parents and doctors decide if a birth dose is appropriate, marking a return to a strategy abandoned decades ago. Critics argue this change could harm public health, as the risk of infection for most babies is low and earlier research on safety was inadequate. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.