The U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to remove the recommendation of hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns, igniting a firestorm of criticism from health officials and experts. This decision, part of a sweeping change under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., challenges established public health protocols.

Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy, a liver specialist, stressed the potential rise in hepatitis B cases, urging the Acting CDC Director to retain current guidelines. Meanwhile, Dorit Reiss, a vaccine law expert, highlighted the absence of expertise and data to support the decision, expressing concerns for infant safety.

Medical professionals, including Dr. Cody Meissner and Dr. William Schaffner, criticized the committee for endangering children's h

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