Earlier this year Sen. Cassidy said if a mother’s Hepatitis B status is definitively known then the vaccine “can be safely delayed”, which is exactly what ACIP voted for.
Now he is outraged? https://t.co/WO9bvDN7kg pic.twitter.com/MVlIHfU4Fg
— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) December 6, 2025
U.S. News (Sept 19, 2025): Reported that “Senator Cassidy said the CDC panel was right to postpone its vote on the Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose.” He signaled openness to delaying the shot while the panel reviewed data.
The Hill (Sept 17, 2025): Cassidy warned against scrapping the vaccine entirely but acknowledged the panel was considering changes to the timing of the newborn dose. His comments suggested he was not opposed to delay discussions.
https://thehill.com/homenews/5508009-bill-cassidy-warning-hep-b-childhood-vaccine-delay/