CDC move to stop recommending Hepatitis B vaccine could lead to hundreds of infections: research
- Posted on April 27, 2026
- By The Hill
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Recent research highlights serious public health concerns regarding the CDC's revised hepatitis B vaccination guidelines for newborns. By eliminating the recommendation for immediate post-birth immunization, health experts warn of a significant surge in infection cases among infants. The study projects hundreds of preventable infections could occur, raising questions about the long-term epidemiological impact of this policy shift and the vulnerability of the youngest population segments.
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