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Claimant: CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Claim: The U.S. is unusual in recommending a hepatitis B vaccine dose at birth.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: PolitiFact reports that 116 of 194 WHO member states recommend a universal hepatitis B birth dose. Countries that do not—such as Denmark—have centralized health records, universal prenatal screening, and higher system-wide compliance, unlike the U.S. The ACIP claim is false.
Date: 12/09/2025
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Last Updated on December 9, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check