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CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 8-3 to revise its long-standing policy recommending hepatitis B vaccinations for all newborns. This decision marks a significant shift in immunization guidance, aiming to narrow the criteria for administering the vaccine at birth.

CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

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Key Highlights

  • The vote was 8-3 in favor of the change.
  • The new guidance may roll back universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns.
  • CDC's decision is based on evolving public health considerations.
  • The original recommendation has been credited with preventing infections and liver cancer.
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Sources

  1. A key vaccine panel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 8-3 to nix a recommendation that all newborns be given a first dose of hepatitis B vaccine
  2. CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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