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CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

December 4, 2025

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) postponed a vote on proposed restrictions for hepatitis B vaccinations in infants during a contentious meeting on December 4, 2025. The decision to delay was made to allow members more time to review the language of the recommendations before proceeding.

CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

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The vote was delayed by the CDC's ACIP due to confusion over the wording.
The motion to postpone passed by a vote of 6 to 3.
Cases of acute hepatitis B among children have declined by 99% from 1990 to 2019 due to immunization.
The meeting featured confrontational discussions among committee members.

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CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

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