Parents news

March 9, 2026
Recent ACIP discussions have suggested changes to the birth Hepatitis B vaccine, but AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) continues to strongly recommend the birth dose . Before this practice began, 30,000 babies contracted Hepatitis B every year , 90% became chronically infected , and 1 in 4 died from liver cancer or cirrhosis .  For your child’s safety, we continue to follow AAP guidelines.