Protect Babies from Hep B

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“Our state cannot afford to go backward.

Now is the time to reaffirm our commitment to protecting newborns by ensuring every infant receives the HBV vaccine within the first 24 hours of life. Parents deserve the ability to make decisions about their child’s health based on recommendations grounded in rigorous research and scientific evidence.”

Read more from “Hawaii newborns need hepatitis B protection”, the op/ed from Heather Lusk and Jessica Yamauchi in Honolulu Star Advertiser from December 2025!

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