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CDC advisers could reverse hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for newborns

December 4, 2025

A CDC advisory committee is set to vote on whether to reverse the long-standing recommendation for newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This vaccine has been instrumental in reducing acute hepatitis B infections in children by 99%, yet it has recently faced scrutiny from skeptics questioning its necessity and effectiveness.

CDC advisers could reverse hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for newborns

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The hepatitis B vaccine has been recommended for newborns since the early 1990s.
The vaccine is credited with a 99% reduction in acute hepatitis B infections in children.
The upcoming vote could contradict previous public health advice regarding newborn vaccinations.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s committee is leading the review of the vaccine recommendation.
Delaying the vaccine could potentially revive serious health risks associated with hepatitis B.

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CDC advisers could reverse hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for newborns

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