CDC approves major child vaccine change, rejects controversial one
The Washington Post••health
Key Points:
- The CDC officially approved a significant change to the childhood immunization schedule by removing the universal recommendation for newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.
- This decision follows a recommendation from a federal advisory panel, marking a departure from the long-standing practice of vaccinating all newborns against hepatitis B immediately after birth.
- The change reflects updated guidance aimed at tailoring immunization practices based on current public health assessments.
