RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee

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Tasos Katopodis/Getty Photographs North America The Division of Well being and Human Providers is eradicating all 17 members of a key advisory committee to the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention. Well being Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced the transfer on Monday afternoon in an opinion piece printed by The Wall Road Journal. He additionally introduced plans to place new committee members in place.

The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices performs a key function in setting nationwide vaccine coverage, together with the schedule of routine vaccines for kids and adults. The gutting of the present committee removes an necessary verify on adjustments within the administration's method to vaccine coverage.

"A clear sweep is critical to reestablish public confidence in vaccine science," Kennedy mentioned within the press launch quoting the op-ed. "ACIP new members will prioritize public well being and evidence-based medication. The Committee will not perform as a rubber stamp for business profit-taking agendas."

Kennedy beforehand claimed that the ACIP committee members have severe conflicts of pursuits, however a key authorities report he cited to again up the declare exhibits they don't, as NPR reported.