ACIP Voted to End Blanket Recommendation for Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted 8-3 to remove the blanket recommendation that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. The committee, hand-selected by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now advises parents to consult with healthcare providers for individual decision-making regarding their…