1041: Protecting Newborns: Guidance for the Hepatitis B Vaccine Matters Now More Than Ever

DEC 11, 20259 MIN
Public Health Review Morning Edition

1041: Protecting Newborns: Guidance for the Hepatitis B Vaccine Matters Now More Than Ever

DEC 11, 20259 MIN

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<p>In this episode, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health and ASTHO member Dr. Debra Bogen joins us to break down a major change in national vaccine guidance, and why it has sparked concern among pediatric and public health leaders. Dr. Bogen explains the recent ACIP vote that weakened the long-standing recommendation for all newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, a practice that has nearly eliminated the disease in young children since the early 1990s.  She shares why this shift could create confusion for parents, what’s at stake for infant health, and how Pennsylvania is doubling down on clarity, access, and science-based information, including through a recent executive order from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Dr. Bogen also speaks to the broader moment facing public health, from rising misinformation to the importance of unified, evidence-driven messaging.</p><p><a href="https://www.astho.org/topic/brief/cultivating-a-culture-of-community-and-belonging-in-the-workplace/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Cultivating a Culture of Community and Belonging in the Workplace | ASTHO</a></p>