Controversial Shift: ACIP Votes to Remove Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 11:12 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine advisers have voted to halt the universal Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. The decision sparked backlash, with critics citing long-standing proof of the vaccine's efficacy and safety. Concerns arise over potential increases in infections and risks for infants.
