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Experts Defend Hepatitis B Vaccine Amid Safety Concerns

7/5/2025

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During a CDC panel meeting, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raised concerns about the safety of the hepatitis B vaccine. However, experts emphasize its vital role in preventing liver disease, highlighting its success in drastically reducing hepatitis B cases. Importantly, there is no evidence connecting the vaccine to autism, directly countering Kennedy's assertions.

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Story summary

During a CDC panel meeting, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raised concerns about the safety of the hepatitis B vaccine. However, experts emphasize its vital role in preventing liver disease, highlighting its success in drastically reducing hepatitis B cases. Importantly, there is no evidence connecting the vaccine to autism, directly countering Kennedy's assertions.