"Delaying the first dose of a hepatitis B vaccine by two months for most children in the U.S. would result in $16.4 million in added costs for infants born during 1 year."
"An additional 628 infants will become infected with hepatitis B each year if only 10 percent of babies are in line with the new vaccination schedule."
Recent studies indicate that the CDC's new guidelines on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns may result in hundreds of additional infections annually. Previously, the vaccine was recommended at birth, but the updated schedule suggests administering it at two months after parental consultation. This change could have severe health and financial implications, with one study estimating an additional $16.4 million in costs for infants born in a single year. The potential rise in infections could affect the long-term health of children and their families.
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