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Ulrich von Andrian

Ulrich von Andrian

President, American Association of Immunologists

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Notable Quotes

Von Andrian called delaying the vaccine 'a dangerous departure from decades of achievement' and urged ACIP and CDC to base decisions 'solely in rigorous science and public health data.'([news.aai.org](https://news.aai.org/2025/12/05/acip-recommendation-first-dose-hepb-vaccine/?utm_source=openai))

Stories

US hepatitis B birth-dose policy upended by new vaccine advisory panel

Rule Changes

Representing immunology community opposition to the policy shift

In December 2025, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 8–3 to end the universal recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination within 24 hours of birth. The committee was reconstituted by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On December 16, 2025, Acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill formally adopted the recommendation.

Updated 6 days ago