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CDC Panel Limits Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

CDC vaccine advisers have voted to restrict the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a major change to a decades-old policy. Learn what this means for infant health and vaccine access.

US Ends Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Rule

A US vaccine advisory committee has voted to end the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, recommending it only for babies of infected mothers. Medical groups warn this could lead to more infections.

Whitty's Christmas health warning for over-65s

England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty urges over-65s to take immediate action against infections like flu and Covid-19, which can spike heart attack and stroke risks. Get vaccinated now to ensure protection for Christmas gatherings.

US panel debates ending newborn hepatitis B vaccine mandate

A federal vaccine committee appointed by RFK Jr. is considering rolling back the decades-old recommendation for all newborns to receive a hepatitis B shot at birth. The move could signal a major shift in US public health policy.

US Panel May Drop Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation

A US federal vaccine committee is poised to reconsider the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Public health experts warn this could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.

Child's appendicitis hid rare parasitic infection

A 10-year-old girl treated for appendicitis in Switzerland was found to have a rare, liver-damaging parasite. Doctors warn of the need for screening in migrant populations. Read the full case report.

US Panel May Axe Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine

A US federal advisory panel, appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr, could vote to end the decades-old hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Explore the potential impact on public health and the science behind the controversial move.

RFK Jr's Panel May Delay Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine

An advisory panel appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to vote on delaying the critical hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Health experts warn this could lead to severe liver damage in infants. Read the full report.

RFK Jr Panel to Vote on Delaying Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine

An advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr is set to recommend major changes to child vaccine schedules, including delaying the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Experts warn this could have severe public health consequences. Learn the facts.

Food Mistakes Raising Cancer and Heart Disease Risk

A leading doctor reveals how simple dietary swaps, like choosing whole fruit over juice and grilled over breaded chicken, can dramatically lower your risk of chronic illness. Learn the facts.

Passenger Sues EgyptAir Over Hypodermic Needle Attack

An American traveller files a $2 million lawsuit against EgyptAir after claiming he was injected with a hypodermic needle during a flight, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and potential HIV and hepatitis exposure.

MIC Star's Liver Disease Shock at 24

Reality TV personality Sam Vanderpump reveals life-changing autoimmune hepatitis diagnosis that left doctors stunned by his age and lifestyle.

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