All articles tagged with #vaccine advisory committee
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Five new members have been appointed to the CDC's vaccine advisory committee just before a key meeting, amid controversy over conflicts of interest and vaccine skepticism among some appointees, as the panel prepares to review vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News
A group of 17 CDC vaccine advisory committee members was abruptly dismissed by RFK Jr., who then appointed new members, raising concerns about the impact on vaccine policy and public health, with the former members warning that this could weaken the U.S. immunization program and its achievements.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC News
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed eight new members to the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, some of whom have previously expressed anti-vaccine sentiments or criticized COVID-19 vaccines, following the removal of the previous committee members over conflicts of interest. The new members include credentialed scientists and public health experts, and they will review vaccine safety and efficacy at upcoming meetings, raising questions about the committee's future direction.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
US HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the entire CDC vaccine advisory committee, citing conflicts of interest and lack of transparency, a move that has raised concerns about its impact on public health and vaccine trust.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
Secretary RFK Jr. has replaced all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, citing the need to restore public trust and ensure evidence-based decisions, a move that has faced criticism from medical groups and concerns about its impact on vaccine policy integrity.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC News
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the removal of all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee to restore public trust and ensure unbiased, science-based vaccine recommendations, replacing them with new members who will prioritize public health and evidence-based medicine.