Dr. Richard Rupp

Dr. Richard Rupp is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch and a prominent advocate for public health policy regarding vaccinations. He has been vocal about the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine, emphasizing its safety and efficacy, particularly in protecting children from serious liver disease. Recently, he expressed concern over a major policy shift that scrapped the universal recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, warning that this could lead to a resurgence of hepatitis B cases in the United States.