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'Sad day for science': Fmr. CDC Director on vote to end universal Hep B vaccine for newborns - MS NOW Reports
The CDC vaccine advisory panel has just made a massive change to the childhood vaccination schedule, voting to stop recommending the Hepatitis B shot for newborns whose mothers test negative for the virus. The panel, stacked with members who align with Health and Human Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and his vaccine skepticism, voted 8-3 to roll back a standard that has been in place for over 30 years.
MS NOW Senior Enterprise Reporter Brandy Zadrozny has more details and MS NOW Reporter Erielle Reshef shares her interview with FDA Chief Marty Makary. Former Director of the CDC National Center for Immunization Dr. Demetre Daskalakis and Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious diseases physician, join Chris Jansing to discuss the impact this decision could have on public health. - Aired on 12/05/2025.