CDC panel votes to recommend delaying hepatitis B vaccine for babies
NegativeHealth

- A CDC panel of vaccine advisors has voted to recommend delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, marking a significant change in vaccination policy. This decision has raised concerns among health officials, including Dr. Susan Kressly from the American Academy of Pediatrics, who argues that it compromises the safety of children in America.
- The recommendation to delay the hepatitis B vaccine could limit access to this critical preventive measure, particularly affecting families in lower-income brackets who rely on universal vaccination policies for their newborns.
- This development reflects ongoing debates within public health regarding vaccination schedules and the influence of misinformation, as the CDC's advisory panel has faced scrutiny and delays in decision-making, highlighting the complexities of public health policy in the current climate.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

