HEALTH

CDC Delays Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Vote

US CDC vaccine advisers unexpectedly delayed a vote on postponing the newborn hepatitis B vaccine until one month of age, after initially considering a change from the current practice of administering it at birth. This follows a decision to recommend against a combined measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox vaccine for young children, though a subsequent vote aligned the Vaccines for Children program with this recommendation. The advisory group's recommendations are not final, pending review by the HHS. Concerns were raised regarding potential disparities in access to vaccines based on socioeconomic status.

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