Opinion: Why my colleagues and I are undertaking an independent review of the hepatitis B birth dose

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Summary:
- The article discusses the recommendation by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to all newborns, even those not at high risk of contracting the disease.
- The Vaccine Integrity Project, a group that questions vaccine safety and efficacy, has raised concerns about this recommendation, arguing that it is not supported by scientific evidence and may put infants at risk.
- The article also highlights the ongoing debate around vaccine policies and the importance of relying on scientific consensus and public health expertise when making decisions about vaccination.

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