It was the late 1980s and the American plan to combat hepatitis B wasnt working. A vaccine had been available since 1982 and recommended for those deemed to be at highest risk, such as health care wo… [+9724 chars]
Dropping hepatitis B shots for newborns would ignore history and endanger children, scientists warn - statnews.com
People who study, treat, or have hepatitis B say ending routine vaccination at birth - as some vaccine critics want - could lead to a resurgence of the virus.
By:Eric Boodman
Source:STAT
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