Experts fear for US childhood vaccine schedule after hepatitis B guideline change
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Experts are concerned about the future of the US childhood vaccine schedule after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) altered its hepatitis B recommendation. This change and broader questions about vaccine safety have raised alarms, especially given the influence of vaccine critics appointed by former health secretary Robert F. Kennedy. The ACIP's recommendations, which influence CDC policy, state laws, and insurance coverage, are now under scrutiny. Some advisors are questioning the safety of the entire vaccine schedule and vaccine components like aluminum adjuvants, despite scientific evidence supporting their safety. Experts fear these changes will create confusion, limit access to vaccines, and potentially undermine the entire childhood immunization program.
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AI-ExtractedPaul Offit said he was “never contacted” about speaking before ACIP.
Robert Malone raised doubts about the vaccination schedule, calling it the “elephant in the room”.
Government vaccine advisers changed recommendations on hepatitis B prevention.
Vaccines have been given safely in combination to children for decades, and no risks have been observed.
Several vaccine advisers are longtime anti-vaccine activists.
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