The advisory committee, assembled under the current US Health Secretary, convened to discuss dramatically altering established childhood immunization practices, specifically targeting the Hepatitis B shot for newborns. Critics view this effort as the latest move by anti-vaccine advocates to undermine federal health policy. The panel previously recommended restricting access to other childhood vaccines, signaling a significant threat to the US immunization schedule. Public health officials are concerned that these actions will make it harder for families to access essential preventative care, potentially leading to increased outbreaks of preventable diseases like whooping cough.
December 4, 2025. theguardian.com