Overview

• Kennedy has removed all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, ending their terms ahead of schedule.
• He justified the mass dismissal by alleging the panel was plagued by persistent conflicts of interest.
• The committee’s guidance directly shapes federal vaccination recommendations and determines which vaccines insurers must cover.
• Two-thirds of the ousted experts were appointed under President Biden and replacements are expected to reflect Kennedy’s and President Trump’s views.
• This action is the latest in Kennedy’s broader effort to reshape U.S. vaccination policy after previously expressing skepticism toward vaccines.