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US panel drops newborn Hep B shot rule, experts fuming

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US panel drops newborn Hep B shot rule, experts fuming

In a shocking twist, a US vaccine advisory committee dropped the 1991 rule mandating hepatitis B shots for all newborns! Instead, they’re now saying, "Hey, let’s check mom’s status first!" Infants of positive moms get the jab, while others can wait until two months. Experts are raising eyebrows, claiming this could lead to more hepatitis B cases. The Rock says: Know your shots, people!

few days ago | Reuters

Quick rundown

1.US vaccine advisers scrap universal hepatitis B shot for newborns.
2.Health experts warn policy change may reverse public health gains.
3.Kennedy's influence reshapes US vaccine policy landscape.
4.WHO still recommends hepatitis B vaccine at birth globally.
5.Policy shift sparks debate on vaccine safety and decision-making.