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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Public health

CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

CDC advisers recommended limiting hepatitis B birth-dose to infants of HBV-positive mothers and endorsed antibody testing that could reduce some infants' total vaccine doses.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
Public health

CDC Vaccine Panel in Disarray over Hepatitis B Vote

ACIP postponed the hepatitis B newborn vaccine vote after meeting deliberations became confused, delaying the decision until Friday and raising questions about expertise and clarity.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

'Like getting an upgrade for a phone': A pediatrician and parent's advice on the RSV vaccine

Maternal RSV vaccination or infant monoclonal antibody administration can protect infants through RSV season; vaccines induce active immunity, monoclonals provide passive protection.
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