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6d ago

RFK Jr. Ousts Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee

He argues the purge addresses conflicts of interest, with a new panel meeting June 25 to review vaccine recommendations.

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Overview

  • HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices on Monday, citing weak conflict-of-interest enforcement and nontransparent meetings.
  • Kennedy said the overhaul is meant to rebuild public trust in vaccine policy by exposing undisclosed industry ties and ensuring greater transparency.
  • The Trump administration will appoint new ACIP members who will convene June 25–27 for a routine review and possible revision of immunization guidelines.
  • Public health experts warn that Kennedy’s track record of questioning vaccine science risks undermining well-established evidence of vaccine safety and could hinder access to recommended shots.
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy and other lawmakers expressed concern the incoming panel may deviate from existing CDC recommendations despite Kennedy’s earlier pledge to leave guidelines unchanged.