ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — CDC vaccine advisers are still reconsidering the hepatitis B shot that’s been standard for newborns for more than 30 years in a heated debate that could affect every baby born in America.

The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Thursday and decided to delay the vote that would recommend delaying or forgoing hepatitis B vaccine for newborns.

The panel previously tabled a vote on the issue in September.

Currently, doctors usually give the vaccine at birth, but the panel could delay it by weeks or even years.

From the start, discussions grew contentious among committee members.

“In your opinion, in your opinion,” Dr. Robert Malone, a member of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said.

“Well, OK. These are facts, Robe

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