ACIP Postpones Universal Hep B Vaccine Discussion

ACIP delayed discussing universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth.
Policy has been in place for over 30 years.
CDC experts say 12-16% of U.S. women don't get hepatitis B testing.
Universal vaccination acts as a safety net despite testing gaps.
ACIP hasn't set a timetable for revisiting the vaccine vote, next meeting in October.
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