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CDC Panel Reverses Long-standing Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation for Newborns

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel voted 8-3 to discontinue the recommendation for all newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, marking a significant shift in public health policy. This decision has raised concerns among health officials about the potential risks to infant health and the prevention of severe liver disease.

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CDC Panel Reverses Long-standing Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation for Newborns

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