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Kennedy’s Vaccine Plan Could Cause Surge in Hepatitis B, Study Finds

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices category. Published on October 19, 2026 • Originally reported by Apoorva Mandavilli. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Ending routine vaccination for hepatitis B at birth, as the health secretary has recommended, would increase the number of chronic infections by as much as 83 percent, a team of researchers reported.
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