Social Determinants
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Institutional drivers of newborn hepatitis B vaccine disparities: A multi-hospital analysis in Washington, DC, 2017-2023.
December 4, 2026 · Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics
Key takeaway
Hospitals, not just individuals, play a big role in why some Black babies don't get the Hep B vaccine. Some D.C. hospitals are better at giving this important shot, showing we need to fix unfair hospital practices so all our babies are protected.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in social determinants helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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