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Hepatitis B vaccine

Coverage of Hepatitis B vaccine in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 16 · 21:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 10 · 19:27 UTC
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  • HEALTHJul 10 · 19:27 UTCSTAT NEWS
    Nominee for key federal health role has a history of questioning vaccines

    Sean Kaufman, nominated for Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, has questioned the use of the hepatitis B vaccine in infants and referenced the disproven link between vaccines and autism. The article notes a pattern of vaccine skepticism among some high-ranking officials in the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite White House efforts to avoid vaccine-related discussions.

  • HEALTHApr 27 · 21:34 UTCTHE HILL
    CDC move to stop recommending hepatitis B vaccine could lead to hundreds of infections: Research

    The CDC's decision to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for infants within 24 hours of birth may result in hundreds of new infections, worse health outcomes, and millions in additional costs, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics. The policy change, approved in December, reverses a longstanding practice.

  • HEALTHApr 16 · 21:00 UTCAXIOS
    RFK Jr. faces barrage from Democrats in House hearings

    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning from Democrats in House hearings over vaccine policy, staff cuts at health agencies, and a surge in measles cases. Kennedy defended his stance on vaccines, acknowledged the potential efficacy of the measles vaccine in a Texas child's case, and addressed staffing increases at the department.