RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel weakens recommendation on hepatitis B shot for babies, scrapping universal guidance
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RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel has weakened the recommendation for the hepatitis B shot for infants by eliminating universal guidance, raising concerns among public health experts about a potential rise in infections. This change could impact public health policies and vaccination rates.
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Some public health experts expressed concerns the recommendation could lead to an increase in hepatitis B infections in babies.
Original article published by CNBC on December 5, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.