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CDC advisory panel votes to limit hepatitis B vaccines for newborns

Move from CDC advisers mirrors Trump team’s regressive approach to longstanding vaccine guidance

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr’s vaccine panel makes major change to hepatitis B shot guidelines for newborns

Many medical and doctors groups voiced alarm in anticipation of the vote, saying the concerns were speculative and the decision will mean more children will be infected

The Independent UK

Key US panel to vote on changing infant hepatitis B vaccine recommendation

ACIP vote follows two postponements and contentious meeting and comes as RFK Jr pushes for vaccine delay

The Guardian - US

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CDC advisers delay vote on restricting infant hepatitis B vaccinations in tense meeting

From 1990 to 2019, reported cases of acute hepatitis B among kids declined by 99% due to infant immunization

The Guardian - US

Kennedy's vaccine advisory committee meets to discuss hepatitis B shots for newborns

A federal vaccine advisory committee is meeting in Atlanta to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born

The Independent UK

RFK Jr’s vaccine advisory panel to weigh delaying hepatitis B shots for newborns

Experts say any change to the hepatitis B schedule could have significant and far-reaching consequences

The Guardian - US

Cassidy suggests HHS is anti-science ahead of hepatitis B meeting - Roll Call

Sen. Bill Cassidy said federal health officials might be biased agains science.

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What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why Trump officials are targeting it

A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer

The Independent UK

Federal panel could call for scrapping of infant hepatitis B vaccines this week

Two-day meeting under new, RFK Jr-appointed chair could see radical overhaul of US childhood immunizations policy

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr ready to make major changes to when children get vaccines including delaying shots for newborns: report

An advisory panel assembled by RFK Jr is scheduled to vote on the dose recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns

The Independent UK

Hepatitis Types Explained: How to Recognize Hepatitis A, B & C Symptoms and Protect Your Liver

Discover the key differences in hepatitis types, common hepatitis symptoms, and how these viral infections impact liver health and liver infection risks.

Medical Daily

Hepatitis B Vaccine Schedule for Infants: Republican Senator Express 'Concern' Over Potential Change

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy expressed concern over the potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.

International Business Times

Europe is not doing enough to detect HIV, hepatitis, health authorities warn

The ECDC says the region could still meet its testing targets for HIV, but that it will be harder to improve detection for hepatitis B and C.

Euronews

Thousands who unknowingly had HIV and hepatitis identified though new tests

The initiative was rolled out across emergency departments in areas with the highest rates of HIV.

Evening Standard

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How the flu, COVID-19, and common viruses could raise your risk of heart attack and stroke

A new analysis found that viral infections raise heart health risks in both the short and long term.

International Business Times UK

Diseased Lab Monkeys on the Loose After Frightening Mississippi Crash

A truck crash in Mississippi released potentially diseased lab monkeys carrying hepatitis C and COVID, leaving one still on the loose as officials race to contain the threat.

The Independent UK

Crews continue to hunt for three ‘aggressive’ research monkeys who escaped truck crash on Mississippi highway

The truck carrying Rehsus monkeys from Tulane University in New Orleans crashed on Interstate 59

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft denies Mexico data center linked to water shortages, local illnesses, and power outages — stomach bugs and even hepatitis reported in region as 1.5 Gigawatt AI data center buildout looms

Microsoft has denied claims that its data center in central Mexico is tied to a recent spate of power outages, water shortages, and health concerns, claiming it always prioritizes the needs of local communities in any actions it takes.

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Doctor Reveals Disturbing Toilet Paper Danger In Public Bathrooms After Furious Dad’s Video Goes Viral

The practice exposes others to bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis and HIV.

The Guardian - US

A ‘hostile takeover’: ousted CDC official raises alarm over RFK Jr approach to infectious disease

Debra Houry speaks after testifying on eight months under Kennedy, who critics say shuns science and spreads falsehoods

Reason

Can Americans Trust RFK Jr.'s Health Advice? A Breakdown on Vaccines, Autism, Food Dyes, and More

As ever, be cautious about what you hear from the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Conversation

How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including drinking at levels that were previously considered “moderate.” These developments make a persuasive case for viewing alcohol consumption from a public health perspective.

The Conversation

Babies can get hepatitis B at birth. Here’s why Trump is wrong about delaying the vaccine

United States President Donald Trump this week claimed children should not be vaccinated against hepatitis B until they are 12 years old, rather than at birth. He also said the viral liver infection was a sexually transmitted disease.

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump about autism, Tylenol and pregnancy

President Donald Trump has announced his administration is recommending women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless necessary

Benzinga

Trump Advises Parents To Split Vaccines, Delay Hepatitis B Shots Until Age 12: 'This Is Based On What I Feel'

President Donald Trump on Monday offered advice on childhood vaccination schedules, encouraging parents to split up certain immunizations and delay certain others, in sharp contradiction to current medical recommendations.

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