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Medical Groups Challenge Kennedy Vaccine Schedule in Court
health-policy2 months ago

Medical Groups Challenge Kennedy Vaccine Schedule in Court

Six leading medical groups plan to sue to overturn the Kennedy-era reduction of the routine childhood vaccine schedule from 17 to 11 vaccines and to block a February vaccine-advisory meeting, arguing the changes lack scientific basis and threaten public health; the lawsuits echo ongoing disputes over vaccine policy and Covid vaccine access, while the removed vaccines remain available with provider approval and states enforce immunization requirements.

RFK Jr. Appoints New CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Amid Controversy
health9 months ago

RFK Jr. Appoints New CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Amid Controversy

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.