RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Panel Likely to Advise Delaying Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns

A federal vaccine advisory panel, recently restructured under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is expected to recommend delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns until age 4, a move that has raised concerns among pediatricians and those living with hepatitis B due to the potential increase in infection risk. The decision, scheduled for the upcoming CDC meeting, marks a significant shift from the longstanding practice of early vaccination to prevent the disease, which can cause serious long-term health issues.