Do Newborns Really Need the Hepatitis B Shot?
Most parents aren't told the full story before the HepB shot is pushed within hours of birth. The truth is, you have far more options — and power — than they let on.
What You’ll Discover:
- Why the HepB shot is routinely offered at birth — even to babies with virtually no risk
- The overlooked safety concerns for newborns, especially around aluminum exposure
- How VaxBot™ helps you cut through the pressure and make your own informed call
Example VaxBot™ Response:
You: Do I have to let them give my newborn the HepB shot at the hospital?
VaxBot™: No. The HepB shot is offered at birth, but it's entirely your decision. Even parents who plan to follow daycare or school rules can delay it. Unless the mother is HepB positive, there’s no urgent medical reason for day-one vaccination — especially for babies in low-risk families. You control the timing — or whether it happens at all.
But here’s what most parents aren’t warned about: hospitals and pediatricians are supposed to ask your permission — but some don’t. We’ve heard too many stories of this shot being given without consent, sometimes before parents even hold their baby. If you want real control, don’t let your baby out of your sight — not for a second.
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Explore the Research
What’s in the shot, what you're not told in the ER, and how VaxBot™ breaks it down.
Why the HepB shot is pushed on newborns — often without consent — and what most parents aren't told.
Why this once-common illness became a target for elimination — and the risks they rarely mention upfront.