RFK Jr. Removes All CDC Vaccine Panel Experts
The New York TimesMonday, June 9, 2025 at 11:28:43 PM
RFK Jr., the U.S. health secretary, has decided to replace all members of a key CDC vaccine advisory panel—the group that helps determine immunization guidelines, including which vaccines kids should get. The move, made in April, effectively "retires" the entire committee at once, raising questions about the future of vaccine policy.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic shuffling—it’s a big deal. Vaccine advisory panels play a crucial role in shaping public health recommendations, and wiping the slate clean could signal a major shift in how decisions about immunizations are made. Given RFK Jr.’s history of vaccine skepticism, critics worry this could undermine trust in long-standing vaccine programs. For parents, doctors, and policymakers, it’s a move worth watching closely.
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