CDC Introduces Database on Vaccine Advisory Panel Disclosures

The new webpage lists potential conflicts of interest for members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a move described as promoting transparency.

The CDC launched a webpage detailing potential conflicts of interest for current and former members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
The database includes approximately 200 disclosures from nearly 40 members, covering roles in clinical trials and other professional affiliations.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the initiative as part of his commitment to 'radical transparency' in federal health agencies.
Experts note that the information was already publicly available and argue that the disclosures do not necessarily indicate actual conflicts of interest.
The move comes during ongoing concerns about vaccine hesitancy and outbreaks of measles in Texas and New Mexico.