Study: Kennedy's Vaccine Plan Could Increase Hepatitis B Infections

• Kennedy's vaccine plan could increase chronic hepatitis B infections by up to 83%.
• The increase is due to ending routine vaccination for hepatitis B at birth.
• Chronic hepatitis B infections acquired by age 20 could increase by 19% under the new advisory.
• Researchers reported the findings in a study.
• The health secretary recommended ending routine vaccination for hepatitis B at birth.