The Petersburg Post

Wednesday, Dec 17th, 2025 - Dec. 17 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a shift to a personalized approach for hepatitis B vaccination. The CDC's new policy change Tuesday allows parents of infants born to mothers who test negative for the virus to decide whether their newborns receive the vaccine, including the birth dose. Following approval by acting CDC Director and Deputy Health Secretary Jim O'Neill , the ...