Arkansas reviewing new federal guidelines on hepatitis B vaccinations | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arkansas reviewing new federal guidelines on hepatitis B vaccinations | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The Arkansas Department of Health is examining its "updated immunization policy," but does not expect any change to school vaccination requirements, in response to the decision last week by a federal agency to stop recommending the hepatitis B shot for all newborns, a Health Department official said.

Arkansas Department of Health says no change expected for school Hepatitis B shot requirements

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Health is examining its updated immunization policy, but does not expect any change to school vaccination requirements. That decision is being made in response to a move last week by a federal agency to stop recommending the Hepatitis B shot for all newborns. The Centers for Disease Control’s […] The post Arkansas Department of Health says no change expected for school Hepatitis B shot requirements appear…