Trump administration drops recommendation for newborn hepatitis B vaccination within 24 hours of birth; new studies show likely increase in infections and millions in health care costs.
The Trump administration has dropped the long-standing recommendation for newborn hepatitis B vaccination within 24 hours of birth, a move that new studies suggest will likely lead to additional infections and millions in added health care costs.
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The Trump administration has dropped the long-standing recommendation for newborn hepatitis B vaccination within 24 hours of birth, a move that new studies suggest will likely lead to additional infections and millions in added health care costs.
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