CDC panel, stuffed with vaccine skeptics, votes to end recommendation for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination
NegativeScience
- The CDC's vaccine advisory panel has voted to eliminate the universal recommendation for hepatitis B vaccinations at birth, a measure credited with a 99% reduction in infections in the United States. This decision reflects a significant shift in public health policy, particularly as the panel included members skeptical of vaccines.
- The removal of this recommendation raises concerns about potential increases in hepatitis B infections among newborns, which could reverse decades of progress in controlling the virus. The decision has sparked debate among health experts regarding the implications for public health.
- This development highlights ongoing tensions within the CDC regarding vaccine recommendations, as confusion during the voting process was noted among committee members. The broader discourse around vaccine safety and efficacy continues to be contentious, particularly with the scrutiny of vaccine components like aluminum adjuvants, which has further fueled skepticism and debate.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
