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CIDRAP
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The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota

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What's Next

The VIP will synthesize decades of safety, effectiveness, and public health data—aiming to give policymakers clear, evidence-based info by early December.

“Any shift that increases the risk of HBV transmission must be grounded in the strongest possible science.” — Dr. Michael Osterholm
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Why It Matters

The birth dose has helped virtually eliminate pediatric hepatitis B in the U.S.—cutting infections by more than 95% since the early 1990s.

Delaying or narrowing that policy could reopen gaps in protection for newborns.

#Vaccines #PublicHealth
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM