Jackie Fortiér

Jackie Fortiér, a health policy reporter at KFF Health News, and Arthur Allen, a senior correspondent and vaccine expert, delve into the drastic vaccine policy shifts of 2025. They discuss the CDC's controversial decision to alter hepatitis B recommendations and the implications for newborns. Both guests highlight the confusion around COVID vaccine guidance, practical barriers in pediatric vaccination, and worrying drops in overall vaccination rates. Their insights paint a picture of a changing landscape in public health, driven by new skepticism.