RFK Jr. Faces Criticism Over Plans to Reshape Vaccine Advisory Panels

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is accused of breaking commitments made during his confirmation process by reportedly planning changes to federal vaccine advisory committees.

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, is reportedly preparing to replace members of key vaccine advisory committees.
• Critics, including senators who supported his confirmation, claim these actions contradict assurances Kennedy made to maintain the current vaccine approval system.
• The planned changes target panels like the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which plays a central role in shaping U.S. vaccine policy.
• Senators Bill Cassidy and Lisa Murkowski, who backed Kennedy's confirmation, cited his commitments to evidence-based vaccine policies as crucial to their support.
• Public health experts warn that Kennedy’s actions could undermine vaccination programs, with some calling his approach a threat to public health.

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