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RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Committee Faces Controversy Over Hepatitis B and COVID-19 Vaccines
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RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Committee Faces Controversy Over Hepatitis B and COVID-19 Vaccines

RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Committee has sparked controversy by voting against a combination vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, while also considering restrictions on the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. These decisions could undermine public health efforts, as the hepatitis B vaccine has significantly reduced infections in infants. The committee's actions reflect ongoing debates within the vaccination community regarding immunization strategies.

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