We are getting reaction from the region's largest pediatric hospital on the recommendation to end hepatitis B vaccines at birth by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

"We encourage families to have conversations about vaccines with their trusted primary care provider(s). And to reference factual sources such as this Just Ask Children’s article (Which includes an overview on the hepatitis B vaccine in babies), the AAP or Immunize Colorado ."

The AAP, the American Academy of Pediatrics, says on its website that the hepatitis B vaccine, which is usually given as two, three or four shots, "is the best way to protect your child from becoming infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV)."

"Infants should get their first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth and will

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