Contentious Overhaul of U.S. Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy Sparks Debate
Published on: Dec. 6, 2025, 7:28 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
U.S. advisors scrapped a recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination at birth, a shift backed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Experts warn this will increase infection rates. The policy advises the vaccine only for infants of high-risk mothers. Critics say this conflicts with established safety data.
