Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Condemns Federal Move to End Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation for Newborns
Please share, comment, like, and subscribe to support independent journalism.
Her statement follows the federal government’s move—encouraged by former President Donald Trump and activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—to withdraw the universal newborn vaccination guidance that has been in place for decades and has prevented severe, life-threatening childhood diseases.
Also Read, Tweet & Share: Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Appoints Kellie Doucette as New Jersey’s First Chief Operating Officer
Sherrill Praises New Jersey’s Protective Action
Governor-elect Sherrill applauded the Executive Directive issued by the New Jersey Department of Health, which ensures that newborns in the state will continue receiving the critical hepatitis B birth dose despite federal reversal.
“Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continue to put public health and our kids’ lives at risk by taking advice from social media,” Sherrill said.
“Overturning recommendations for children and newborns that have prevented some of the worst and most fatal childhood diseases is dangerous.”
Also Read, Tweet & Share: Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill Criticizes Secretary of Education’s Partisan School Visit in New Jersey
She reaffirmed her commitment to safeguarding public health in New Jersey:
“As governor, I will work to ensure parents have continued access to science-based information and critical vaccines. I will join with our public health officials, medical professionals, and the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to keep our children safe and healthy.”
A Public Health Message With National Implications
The hepatitis B vaccine birth dose has been a cornerstone of pediatric preventive care since the 1990s. Health experts warn that eliminating the guidance could endanger infants, particularly those exposed to hepatitis B during childbirth, and could reverse progress made in reducing childhood infections.
Also Read, Tweet & Share: Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill Calls for Immediate Removal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth After Scathing IG Report
New Jersey’s swift action positions the state as a regional and national leader in evidence-based public health policy, reinforcing Sherrill’s stated 
commitment to protecting families, medical science, and children’s wellbeing.
Editorial Comment — Adam Rizvi
Governor-elect Sherrill’s firm stance highlights the critical importance of science-driven policy, especially in an era where misinformation continues to challenge public trust. Ensuring the safety of newborns is not a partisan issue—it is a moral and civic responsibility. New Jersey’s leadership serves as a reminder that responsible governance begins with protecting our most vulnerable.
Reader Call to Action
Have a story, event, or issue to report? Email your press release or tip to TheIndiaObserver@gmail.com — TIO covers news that matters.
Curated by Humra Kidwai
