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CDC considers updates to childhood hepatitis B vaccination

This week, the CDC's Vaccine Advisory Committee will convene to deliberate potential revisions to the childhood immunization schedules, with a focus on the timing of the hepatitis B vaccine administered to newborns.

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December 4, 2025 — CDC vaccine advisers meeting news

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CDC vaccine panel to review hepatitis B, other childhood vaccines, at December meeting

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They contracted hepatitis before the vaccine was given at birth - now the shot may be delayed again

John Ellis was 16 when frequent stomach pains led to an unexpected diagnosis.

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Will All Newborns Still Receive Hepatitis B Shots? A Committee’s Vote Will Tell.

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US vaccine committee's hepatitis B changes would be most consequential yet

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Hepatitis B infant shot: Health experts concerned over potential changes in vaccine panel's guidance

At least 1,400 children each year could get a hepatitis B infection if the initial jab given to infants at birth was delayed by two months, according to an analysis done by researchers and public heal...

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CDC to recommend parent choice for hepatitis B vaccines for newborns

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Hepatitis B vaccine vote has medical world on edge

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CDC panel considers major vaccine schedule changes as experts warn of public health risks

Public health experts warn delaying newborn hepatitis B shots could lead to preventable infections as a CDC advisory panel reconsiders long-standing vaccine guidelines.

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Can I Get a COVID Shot? Experts Explain Who Qualifies Amid Updated Guidelines

There’s a lot of confusion around who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Recommendations have not been finalized, but there are certain groups that qualify across the board. Some states have put special emergency provisions in place to guarantee ...