CDC panel votes to recommend delaying hepatitis B vaccine for babies

A CDC panel of vaccine advisors voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Dr. Susan Kressly, the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics says because of the move, “children in America are less safe.” NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.

Dec 6, 2025 - 04:30
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CDC panel votes to recommend delaying hepatitis B vaccine for babies
A CDC panel of vaccine advisors voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Dr. Susan Kressly, the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics says because of the move, “children in America are less safe.” NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.

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