PBS News Hour - Full Show December 5, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Dec 6, 2025
A significant change in CDC guidelines for hepatitis B vaccinations raises eyebrows as it aims to protect newborns. In entertainment news, a massive acquisition is underway as a leading streaming service targets a historic Hollywood studio. Meanwhile, the Somali community in Minnesota stands firm against political rhetoric and immigration fears, calling for accountability and understanding. Amid discussions of fraud and community impact, local leaders emphasize the importance of dialogue and awareness about their experiences.
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Vaccinate Newborns, Don't Rely On Maternal Tests
- Testifying experts and pediatric groups urged keeping the birth dose because many carriers are asymptomatic and mothers' tests miss contacts.
- Dr. Paul Offit advises vaccinating all newborns rather than relying on maternal testing or contact tracing.
Birth Dose Recommendation Reversed
- The CDC advisory panel removed the universal newborn hepatitis B shot recommendation, shifting to parental consultation with doctors.
- Dr. Paul Offit warns this reversal ignores past epidemiology and risks reintroducing pediatric hepatitis B cases.
Consolidation Threatens Talent Market
- Consolidation risks reducing buyers in Hollywood, which could depress talent pay and limit licensing options.
- Bellany warns the outcome ranges from minor harm to catastrophic creative market concentration depending on integration choices.
