I'm kinda surprised by this decision . I mean, hepatitis B can lead to some serious health issues if not treated properly. Guess it's good they're considering individualized approaches now tho . But what's the harm in vaccinating newborns against something that's relatively easy to prevent? Maybe we should be looking at other diseases too? Don't wanna see a lot of kids getting sick because their parents are worried about side effects or whatever
This is a big change ... I'm kinda worried about it? I mean, hepatitis B can lead to liver cancer and other serious health issues if left untreated. So, what's with scrapping the universal shot for all newborns? I get that individualized approaches are better, but it seems like we're leaving some people high and dry ... especially those who can't afford or don't have access to healthcare. The ACIP says we gotta weigh the risks and benefits, but what about when we don't know what the risks are? At least now we'll get an initial dose at 2 months old, I guess that's something. Fingers crossed this whole thing gets reviewed by Jim O'Neill and some sense comes out of it
so they're ditching the universal approach for hepatitis B vaccine... that got me thinking - what does this say about our values as a society? Are we prioritizing individual freedom over collective health? It's like, what if most of us didn't test positive or have unknown status, but still need protection . And now it's up to parents and healthcare providers to make those decisions - that can be overwhelming . I guess it's all about weighing the risks vs benefits, right? but what about those who can't afford the consultation or guidance?
I don’t usually comment but I think this new approach is kinda weird... I mean, I get why they want to do individualized vaccinations and all that, but can't they just vaccinate everyone at birth like a normal thing? It's not like it's gonna be the end of the world if someone doesn't get the shot right away. And what's with all these extra considerations about exposure to people with hepatitis B? I feel like it's just gonna lead to parents stressing out even more about their kid's health. But hey, at least there's an option for them to consult their doc and make a decision... Still, I don't get why they had to axe the universal recommendation in the first place...