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Should new parents seek the Hepatitis B vaccine for their kids? A doctor weighs in.

This month, a federal vaccine advisory committee voted to end a long-standing recommendation that all babies receive the Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of being born. They now recommend a discussion between parents and their provider. Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children's Minnesota, lays out the facts.
Dec 17, 2025 (03:31)
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