CDC Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation 2025: Panel Rolls Back Newborn Dose

🚨 CDC SHAKEUP: Advisory panel votes to delay hepatitis B vaccine for newborns – overturning decades of guidance amid controversy.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel has reversed a long-standing recommendation. They no longer advise all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This change came after intense debate and confusion over data.

The panel, reformed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., suggested parents consult providers if the mother tests negative for hepatitis B. They proposed waiting until at least 2 months old for the first dose. Three members voted against it.

Panel Vote and Expert Backlash

Dr. Cody Meissner called the change harmful. He urged keeping the evidence-based approach. Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill must decide whether to adopt it. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a doctor, said it’s a mistake that could increase cases.

President Trump praised the decision on social media. He said it’s good to end the recommendation for babies at no risk. He signed a memo for HHS to review vaccine schedules from other countries.

Key Facts on Hepatitis B Vaccine:

• Three-dose series: Birth, 1-2 months, 6-18 months
• Cases dropped 99% since 1991 recommendation
• Prevents 6 million infections in children
• 400+ studies show no harm from birth dose

Source: Vaccine Integrity Project

Concerns from Medical Groups

American Academy of Pediatrics President Dr. Susan Kressly said the change makes children less safe. She urged parents to vaccinate at birth. The panel ignored CDC experts on misinformation.

Liaison groups pleaded to keep the recommendation. Dr. Jason Goldman said it’s an unnecessary change. Dr. Amy Middleman noted lots of misinformation in discussions.

Potential Health Impacts

Not all pregnant women get tested for hepatitis B. Delaying shots could lead to more infections. Hepatitis B causes liver disease, cancer, and death. It’s incurable but preventable.

Panel members worried about vaccinating during newborn development. But no evidence shows harm. Testing babies for antibodies requires blood draws, which is invasive.

Broader Policy Shifts

RFK Jr., a vaccine skeptic, fired and replaced the panel in June. States now ignore CDC guidance. They follow medical societies instead. This could confuse providers and patients.

The change may lower vaccination rates. Outbreaks of preventable diseases could rise. Public health experts call for evidence-based decisions, not speculation.

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