CDC vaccine advice shifts. Experts debate the new newborn hepatitis B shot rule…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel has voted to end a decades-long recommendation. This change affects the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Experts are now discussing the implications of this shift.
For 35 years, all newborns received this vital vaccine. The CDC's vote on April 24th overturns this universal policy. This decision sparks debate among medical professionals and parents worldwide.
The panel cited a lower transmission rate of the virus. However, concerns remain about vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. A lawyer with ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly spoke at the meeting, fueling these discussions.
This change might impact global vaccination efforts. Many Asian and African countries follow CDC guidelines. It raises questions about future vaccine schedules for infants.
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