Thanks Dara for posting this important information. If I had a baby or toddler in daycare I’d want the vaccine at birth. Even if the parents don’t have hep B there’s plenty of reasons to want it anyway. You never know who might be caring for your child at a daycare and if they aren’t vaccinated then they could inadvertently infect your child. Other children who aren’t vaccinated may infect your child. I stand on the side of caution.
I knew someone who died from cirrhosis caused by chronic-active Hepatitis B back in the 80s. A terrible way to go, so I certainly agree with your criticism of the ACIP decision to recommend delaying the birth dose. It is insane because it creates new risk for no good purpose.
For those who opt in for this vaccine: is it available free of charge? I believe most, or all, immunizations are provided free. But these days belief is sorely tested.
Thanks Dara for posting this important information. If I had a baby or toddler in daycare I’d want the vaccine at birth. Even if the parents don’t have hep B there’s plenty of reasons to want it anyway. You never know who might be caring for your child at a daycare and if they aren’t vaccinated then they could inadvertently infect your child. Other children who aren’t vaccinated may infect your child. I stand on the side of caution.
I knew someone who died from cirrhosis caused by chronic-active Hepatitis B back in the 80s. A terrible way to go, so I certainly agree with your criticism of the ACIP decision to recommend delaying the birth dose. It is insane because it creates new risk for no good purpose.
For those who opt in for this vaccine: is it available free of charge? I believe most, or all, immunizations are provided free. But these days belief is sorely tested.