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What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why Trump officials are targeting it

A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer

The Independent UK

Federal panel could call for scrapping of infant hepatitis B vaccines this week

Two-day meeting under new, RFK Jr-appointed chair could see radical overhaul of US childhood immunizations policy

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr ready to make major changes to when children get vaccines including delaying shots for newborns: report

An advisory panel assembled by RFK Jr is scheduled to vote on the dose recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns

The Independent UK

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Hepatitis Types Explained: How to Recognize Hepatitis A, B & C Symptoms and Protect Your Liver

Discover the key differences in hepatitis types, common hepatitis symptoms, and how these viral infections impact liver health and liver infection risks.

Medical Daily

Hepatitis B Vaccine Schedule for Infants: Republican Senator Express 'Concern' Over Potential Change

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy expressed concern over the potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.

International Business Times

Europe is not doing enough to detect HIV, hepatitis, health authorities warn

The ECDC says the region could still meet its testing targets for HIV, but that it will be harder to improve detection for hepatitis B and C.

Euronews

Thousands who unknowingly had HIV and hepatitis identified though new tests

The initiative was rolled out across emergency departments in areas with the highest rates of HIV.

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How the flu, COVID-19, and common viruses could raise your risk of heart attack and stroke

A new analysis found that viral infections raise heart health risks in both the short and long term.

Euronews

Diseased Lab Monkeys on the Loose After Frightening Mississippi Crash

A truck crash in Mississippi released potentially diseased lab monkeys carrying hepatitis C and COVID, leaving one still on the loose as officials race to contain the threat.

International Business Times UK

Crews continue to hunt for three ‘aggressive’ research monkeys who escaped truck crash on Mississippi highway

The truck carrying Rehsus monkeys from Tulane University in New Orleans crashed on Interstate 59

The Independent UK

Microsoft denies Mexico data center linked to water shortages, local illnesses, and power outages — stomach bugs and even hepatitis reported in region as 1.5 Gigawatt AI data center buildout looms

Microsoft has denied claims that its data center in central Mexico is tied to a recent spate of power outages, water shortages, and health concerns, claiming it always prioritizes the needs of local communities in any actions it takes.

Tom’s Hardware

Doctor Reveals Disturbing Toilet Paper Danger In Public Bathrooms After Furious Dad’s Video Goes Viral

The practice exposes others to bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis and HIV.

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A ‘hostile takeover’: ousted CDC official raises alarm over RFK Jr approach to infectious disease

Debra Houry speaks after testifying on eight months under Kennedy, who critics say shuns science and spreads falsehoods

The Guardian - US

Can Americans Trust RFK Jr.'s Health Advice? A Breakdown on Vaccines, Autism, Food Dyes, and More

As ever, be cautious about what you hear from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Reason

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The Conversation

How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including drinking at levels that were previously considered “moderate.” These developments make a persuasive case for viewing alcohol consumption from a public health perspective.

The Conversation

Babies can get hepatitis B at birth. Here’s why Trump is wrong about delaying the vaccine

United States President Donald Trump this week claimed children should not be vaccinated against hepatitis B until they are 12 years old, rather than at birth. He also said the viral liver infection was a sexually transmitted disease.

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump about autism, Tylenol and pregnancy

President Donald Trump has announced his administration is recommending women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless necessary

Benzinga

Trump Advises Parents To Split Vaccines, Delay Hepatitis B Shots Until Age 12: 'This Is Based On What I Feel'

President Donald Trump on Monday offered advice on childhood vaccination schedules, encouraging parents to split up certain immunizations and delay certain others, in sharp contradiction to current medical recommendations.

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The Independent UK

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel meeting on COVID-19 and childhood vaccines

A vaccine advisory committee handpicked by U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. met in Atlanta for two days this week to consider various vaccine recommendations

Roll Call

Kennedy’s vaccine advisory panel upends shot recommendations - Roll Call

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel greenlighted a more limited COVID-19 vaccine recommendation Friday.

International Business Times UK

Why RFK Jr.'s Team Hit Pause on Infant Vaccine Vote—Experts Divided

A reconstituted CDC vaccine panel appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. postponed a vote to delay the newborn hepatitis B birth dose, keeping the current guidance in place as experts split over safety, timing and public-health risk.

The Conversation

Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US

Before the United States began vaccinating all infants at birth with the hepatitis B vaccine in 1991, around 18,000 children every year contracted the virus before their 10th birthday – about half of them at birth. About 90% of that subset developed a chronic infection.

Axios

CDC panel votes to delay MMRV vaccines

The vote was a significant step toward revising childhood immunizations.

Roll Call

CDC’s new vaccine advisers recommend splitting up MMRV shot - Roll Call

The change was backed by an advisory panel whose members were handpicked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The Independent UK

Kennedy's advisory panel is expected to vote on hepatitis B and MMRV vaccines

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