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EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 14 MIN

UW vaccine expert on what to know about Hep B

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The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention are rolling back a decades-old standard for childhood vaccination. An advisory committee is recommending that vaccines for Hepatitis B no longer be given to every child. UW Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Helen Chu will tell us why and what could change. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention are rolling back a decades-old standard for childhood vaccination. An advisory committee is recommending that vaccines for Hepatitis B no longer be given to every child. UW Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Helen Chu will tell us why and what could change.

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