possible link between hepatitis B vaccination and autoimmune disorders

December 1998

There are recent concerns about a possible link between hepatitis B vaccination and autoimmune disorders...especially multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Hepatitis B vaccine is given more often now that it's required for many kids before entering elementary and middle schools.

But in France, officials recently suspended routine hep B vaccination of school-age children...due to reports of MS in adults after hepatitis B vaccination.

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