Maine Parents Skip Newborn Shots, Raising Health Concerns
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Vaccine hesitancy among new parents in Maine is surging, with more refusing essential newborn protections like the hepatitis B shot, vitamin K injection, and eye ointment. Recent changes by the CDC, influenced by health leaders like Robert F. Kennedy Junior, have fueled doubts, despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the cuts. Parents are citing online studies and fears of side effects, leading to delayed or skipped shots, which threatens herd immunity and leaves vulnerable kids exposed to diseases like whooping cough, polio, or pneumonia. Doctors report refusals extending to basic screenings, with some parents fearing government data grabs. Immunization rates for hepatitis B have dropped, despite moms being low-risk. Experts emphasize rebuilding trust through one-on-one talks with providers, who remain open to spacing out doses while stressing vaccines save lives.
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