Kim Braught

Hepatitis B vaccine has been proven for decades to limit the transmission of Hepatitis B with low risk of negative side effects and reactions as well as high levels of protection. And while it's true Hep B is spread sexually it is also spread by blood and bodily fluids and can persist on contaminated environmental surfaces for up to 7 days. So if you've ever had to assist a small child need to use a public restroom you know how difficult it can be to keep them from touching all the surfaces. The likelihood of it contaminating a surface one would need to tough is not zero either. The possibility of accidently contracting Hep B from exposure to public places is incredibly high. It is always up to the parents if they want the required vaccinations or not so I fail to see the point in removing it from the required vaccinations other than to make it less likely to be covered by insurance, less available to those who want it, which puts the general public in a much greater risk of contracting Hep B. If you don't want it don't get it but for the sake of humanity do not limit access for those who would like to protect their families. Every family should have that right, not just the ones who don't believe in vaccines.