RFK Jr’s vaccine panel drops plan for vote on newborn hepatitis B shots

A panel of US vaccine advisers, appointed by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has decided not to proceed with a planned vote on delaying the first hepatitis B vaccine dose for newborns. The committee cited inconsistencies in the proposed policy changes, leaving the future direction on this issue uncertain. This decision is significant as it reflects ongoing debates about vaccine schedules and public health policies, particularly concerning newborn vaccinations.