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American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and Partner Societies

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and Partner Societies

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ACIP moves to end universal hepatitis B shots at birth

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Coalition of liver and infectious-disease groups opposing the ACIP change

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted 8–3 on December 5, 2025 to end the recommendation that every U.S. newborn receive a hepatitis B shot within 24 hours of birth. The committee had been recently overhauled under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill ratified the change on December 16, 2025.

Updated 7 days ago