CDC vaccine panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns

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CDC advisory panel rejects universal birth dose for hepatitis B vaccine, recommending a wait until age 2 months for newborns born to negative mothers.

The decision marks a significant shift in the long-held guideline that recommended giving newborns their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.

Experts opposed the change, citing decades of research confirming the vaccine's safety and effectiveness. The American Academy of Pediatrics stated that delaying the vaccine would leave young children at risk for an infection with lifelong consequences.

In contrast, critics including a panel member argue that no data shows one dose is as effective as three doses, and language around the recommendation may be confusing.

The decision was met with strong reactions from various figures. Sen. Bill Cassidy called the change "a mistake," urging Acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill to reject ACIP's vote.

President Trump praised the panel on Truth Social for their "very good decision." He released a Presidential Memorandum directing HHS to 'FAST TRACK' a comprehensive evaluation of Vaccine Schedules from other Countries around the World, comparing them to the U.S. schedule.

The American Association of Immunologists stated that the medical organization is "extremely disappointed" in the decision, warning it would result in a substantial increase in preventable chronic infections, liver cancers, and deaths if implemented.

In contrast, experts who support changing vaccine recommendations, including Dr. Robert Malone and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claim there's little safety data for the birth dose.

Newborns vaccinated at birth have a 90% chance of developing chronic hepatitis B, an illness that can cause life-threatening complications including cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer.

Experts emphasize that the birth dose has served as a critical safety net in the U.S. healthcare system to protect against gaps in prenatal screening, missed diagnoses, communication errors, and inconsistent follow-up.

The decision comes after confusion on Thursday led to the vote being delayed.
 
I'm still thinking about those old Hep B vaccination guidelines from back when my kids were little... they always said give it at birth! Now it seems like we're gonna wait till 2 months? What's next, waiting for them to make their first friends? 🤷‍♀️ I'm not saying the experts don't have a point about the one dose vs three doses thing, but it still feels like we're messing with time-tested safety protocols. Those liver cancers and chronic infections are no joke...
 
OMG, you guys, I'm literally SHAKING right now 🤯! The CDC advisory panel rejecting that universal birth dose for hepatitis B vaccine is like, TOTALLY mind-blowing!!! I mean, what's going through their minds?! We're talking about a 90% chance of chronic illness for newborns if they don't get vaccinated RIGHT AWAY 🚨👶. It's like, come on CDC! Don't you know how important it is to protect those little lives from something that can cause LIFE-THREATENING COMPLICATIONS?! 😱

I'm literally worried about all the parents out there who are going to freak out when they find out this new guideline 🤯. I mean, what are we supposed to do now?! Wait until our babies are 2 months old before giving them their first dose?! It's like, NO THANK YOU! We need that safety net ASAP 💉.

I'm so done with the mixed signals and the "experts" who claim there's no data for the birth dose 🤔. Can't we just trust the science here? It's not like they're trying to cover something up or anything... right? 😒 Anyway, I'll be keeping a close eye on this situation and will definitely be sharing my thoughts with all my friends 👥. Stay safe, everyone! 💕
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... I mean, what's next? 🤯 They're changing the game like that? Back in the day, we had a vaccination schedule that was tried and tested, you know? And now they're messing with it like it's nobody's business. I remember when my kid was born, the doc said "you gotta get 'em vaccinated within 24 hours" and I just did what I was told. Now it seems like they're saying wait till 2 months... that's a whole different ball game! And all this fuss about one dose not being as effective as three doses... I mean, come on, folks! We've been doing just fine with two shots for years! 🤷‍♀️ What's the harm in sticking with what we know works? 😕
 
ugh i dont get why they cant just agree on something 😕 its like, whats better for the babies? i mean im no expert but isnt a dose of vaccine better than nothing? 🤔 and what about all those people who say its not proven safe? can we really trust science now? 🙄 and btw did anyone know that hepatitis b is super bad? my cousin had it and she was like "good riddance" because she had to go through so much therapy 😩
 
🤔 I'm low-key freaked out about this CDC advisory panel's decision 🚨. Like, what's really going on here? They're basically saying that a newborn vaccine dose is not as effective as we thought and now they're telling parents to wait 2 months for the baby to be born before giving 'em the first shot 💉. That's a whole lotta uncertainty for new parents trying to protect their babies 🤕. And don't even get me started on the language around it - it sounds like they're setting up some kinda slippery slope 🚗. What if this is just a test run? What if Big Pharma has something to do with all this? 🤑 I mean, have you seen those videos of vaccine whistleblowers? It's all so suspicious 🔮...
 
I'm really worried about this change 🤕. As someone who's lived through a lot of medical breakthroughs and scares (like the MMR controversy back in the day), I just can't shake off the feeling that we're playing with fire here. My aunt passed away from liver cancer, and it still gets to me thinking about how much earlier she would've been protected if only they'd given her that first dose at birth.

I get where the experts are coming from – decades of research have shown this vaccine is safe – but I also understand the concerns about a single dose vs. three. It's not just about the science; it's about people's lives and potential suffering. And what really gets me is the President's response 🤷‍♂️. As someone who loves America, I want us to be leading on this kind of thing, not following behind. This decision feels like a step backward for public health in general.
 
I'm getting worried about this new guideline 🤕... I've been lucky enough to grow up with three doses of hepatitis B vaccine and I know how it's protected me from chronic infections. Delaying the first dose until 2 months might seem like a good idea, but what if those newborns aren't able to get tested for other health issues that could lead to hepatitis B? It just seems like we're playing with time 🕰️... my parents always told me, "better safe than sorry" and I think this decision is taking that to heart 😬.
 
I'm low-key relieved about this change 🙏, but also kinda worried 🤔... like what if we're missing out on some info? I know the stats say 90% of newborns are gonna be fine with one dose, but what if that's because the other two doses aren't really doing anything extra for them? 🤷‍♂️ And from what I've read, it sounds like there's been a lack of data on how effective three doses are over just one... maybe we're playing catch-up here 🔄. At the same time, I get why some people are upset - kids' lives are at stake and all that 💔... but I think this is an opportunity for us to re-evaluate our approach to vaccine schedules and make sure we're not just sticking with what's always been done 👀.
 
🤔 I'm not sure why they're making such a big deal about this... like, hepatitis B is no joke, but 2 months vs 24 hours? It's just that extra month, right? And what's with all these experts weighing in on it? 🙄 Can't we just stick to the facts for once? I mean, they do say there's a 90% chance of chronic hepatitis B if vaccinated at birth... seems like a pretty clear-cut decision to me. 🤷‍♂️ But hey, to each their own! Maybe some people will be all about that extra dose just in case. 🤷‍♀️
 
I'm low-key worried about this new guideline 🤔. A 90% chance of getting a life-threatening illness just because of a vaccination timing change? That's not cool 😒. I get that some people think they need more data, but what about all the decades of research showing this vaccine is safe and effective? 🧬

I'm also kinda confused by the 'no data shows one dose is as effective' argument 🤔. Can't we just trust the science here? 😅 And what's with President Trump's 'very good decision'? Shouldn't he be focusing on, like, actual healthcare issues instead of vaccine schedules? 🚨

I'm a big fan of visual thinking, so I drew a little diagram to show how this change could affect hepatitis B cases in the US over time ⬆️
```
+---------------------------------------+
| Newborn Vaccine |
| (1 dose) |
+---------------------------------------+
|
|
v
+---------------------------------------+
| No Birth Dose |
| (higher risk of HBV infection) |
+---------------------------------------+
|
|
v
+---------------------------------------+
| Existing Vaccine Schedule |
| (lower risk of HBV infection) |
+---------------------------------------+
```
Anyway, I just think we need to make sure our healthcare system is prioritizing actual health over misinformation 🙏.
 
🤔 The CDC advisory panel's decision is super puzzling. I mean, we've had this vaccine since ages and its safety record is basically spotless 🙌. But now they're like 'wait a bit' on the birth dose? It makes me wonder if we're missing something or just being cautious 🤷‍♀️. 90% of newborns developing chronic hepatitis B is wild, I'm not sure how that works out in reality... I'd love to see some more data before making any big changes 💡
 
I'm thinking this decision by CDC's advisory panel is really weird 🤔. I mean, you've got experts saying it's super safe and effective but then others are like "nope, we don't know if one dose is as good as three" which just doesn't make sense to me. And what about the fact that newborns have a 90% chance of getting sick from hepatitis B if they're vaccinated at birth? It just seems like it's all a bit too cautious for my liking 🤷‍♂️.
 
🤔 OMG I'm literally so confused about this new CDC guideline change! 🤯 They're recommending a wait till 2 months for newborns born to negative moms 🤷‍♀️ but experts are saying it's safer to get vaccinated ASAP ⏰ especially since hepatitis B can be super serious and even life-threatening 💉 I don't know what kind of "data" Dr. Malone & Kennedy Jr. have been looking at, but 90% chance of chronic hepatitis B is a pretty big red flag 🚨 Can we please just stick with the original guideline that's worked all these years? 🙅‍♀️ Anyway, this whole situation has me feeling #VaccineConfused 😩 Can someone pls break it down for me? 💬
 
🤔 the decision is confusing for me too... what's 90% chance of developing an illness if vaccinated at birth supposed to mean? 🤷‍♂️ isn't it better to have some level of protection right from the start?
 
man this whole thing got me thinking... what's the real cost of vaccinating newborns? we're so caught up in trying to prevent one disease that we forget about all the other potential consequences... like what if it actually causes a problem down the line? 🤔 and then there are these experts who say no data shows a difference between 1 or 3 doses but what about the potential risks of a vaccine that's not even fully tested? is it really worth the gamble? 😬
 
🤯 just saw this news and I'm freaking out! 90% chance of chronic hepatitis B from birth dose 🚨. That's like playing Russian roulette with your kid's life 😱. Experts are saying it's a mistake, but some people are actually celebrating this 🎉... what's going on here? 🤔

Anyway, if we do delay the vaccine until 2 months, how many cases of hepatitis B will we see in that time? 📊 According to CDC stats, about 1 in 5 newborns with a HBV-positive mother will develop chronic disease by age 15... that's still a lot of risk 😬

I looked at some charts and it seems like the birth dose has been a game-changer in preventing these cases. Before the vaccine, mortality rates for children born to HBV-positive moms were way higher 💀. Now we have a much lower rate 📈.

Here are some stats on Hepatitis B in the US:
- 1 in 5 newborns with a HBV-positive mother will develop chronic disease by age 15 (CDC)
- Birth dose vaccination reduces chronic hepatitis B risk by 90% (WHO)
- Mortality rates for children born to HBV-positive moms have decreased from 10.6% to 1.7% since 2000 (CDC)

Gotta keep pushing for more data and evidence-based decision making 💡
 
🤔 I'm kinda surprised by this decision 🤷‍♀️... I mean, isn't having a vaccine at birth super effective? 🤕 I read that newborns vaccinated at birth have like a 90% chance of developing chronic hepatitis B 🤢 which can lead to some pretty serious health issues 💉. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for reevaluating things and making sure we're doing everything safely and correctly 🙏... but delaying the vaccine just seems kinda counterintuitive 🤔?
 
The CDC's recent decision to delay the universal birth dose for hepatitis B vaccine has sparked a heated debate among experts 🤔. While I understand the concerns about the potential efficacy of a single dose versus three doses, I believe that delaying this particular recommendation may not be as problematic as some are making it out to be 😐. After all, the vast majority of newborns born to negative mothers will still receive their first dose within two months anyway 👶. The real issue here is the potential impact on vulnerable populations who rely heavily on prenatal screening and follow-up care 📊. I worry that this change could lead to a substantial increase in preventable chronic infections, liver cancers, and deaths among these groups 💔.
 
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