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Podcast: The Incubator
Episode: #393 - [Neo News] - 📌 CDC vs. AAP: What Is the Right Approach to Hep B Vaccination at Birth?
Description: Send us Fan MailThis week on Neo News, we tackle the recent and controversial divergence between CDC and AAP guidelines regarding the birth dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine. With the CDC now recommending a deferred schedule for infants of Hepatitis B-negative mothers, we explore the clinical implications, the risks of vertical transmission, and the challenge of navigating discordant public health advice. We discuss how to handle shared decision-making in an era of waning vaccine confidence and why the "birth dose" remains a critical safety net in a community setting. Join us as we break down...