CDC advisers could reverse newborn hepatitis B vaccine recommendations

Former President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Somali immigrants, labeling them as detrimental to the United States and expressing a desire for them to leave the country. This rhetoric coincides with anticipated immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, where a significant Somali community resides.

The vaccine advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to vote on the future of the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a decision that has raised concerns within the medical community. This vote could potentially reverse the long-standing recommendation for administering the vaccine within 24 hours of birth, a practice that has been in place for decades.

Former President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Somali immigrants, claiming they have negatively impacted the United States and suggesting that they should leave the country. This follows a series of derogatory remarks made during media events and cabinet meetings, where he labeled the Somali community as 'garbage' and criticized local leaders who support them.