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How the CDC's decision on the hepatitis B vaccine at birth could impact infants

Name: How the CDC's decision on the hepatitis B vaccine at birth could impact infants
Uploaded: 2025-12-08T07:09:00-0500
Duration: 3 min
Description: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.