Hepatitis B vaccine

CDC Adviser: Newborn Vaccine Decision “Wasn’t Based on Data”

CDC adviser: Newborn vaccine rollback ‘wasn’t based on data’ is a statement that really cuts to the core of some serious concerns. The whole notion that a key decision, one that directly impacts the health and well-being of newborns, was made without relying on solid, factual evidence is alarming, to say the least. It suggests that something other than data, something less reliable, was the driving force behind this change in policy. That’s a huge problem.

Now, we’re talking about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC. This is the agency we look to for guidance on public health, the one we expect to make decisions based on the best available scientific research.… Continue reading

RFK Jr.’s Hepatitis B Vaccine Decision: Reversal Endangers Newborns

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to revise the long-standing recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth. Instead, the committee recommended that parents make individual decisions, in consultation with a healthcare provider, for babies whose mothers tested negative for the virus, and a delay in the first dose until the infant is at least two months old. This decision contradicts the current CDC guidelines which mandate the vaccine within 24 hours of birth. The vote, which has drawn criticism from medical professionals, could potentially increase infections in children and undermine public confidence in a successful, life-saving vaccine.

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