All articles tagged with #vaccine panel
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNBC
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed five new members to the vaccine advisory panel ACIP, including critics of Covid mandates and unproven treatments, raising concerns about the panel's reliance on scientific evidence and its influence on immunization policies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by statnews.com
RFK Jr. appointed five new members to the vaccine advisory panel ACIP, including individuals with controversial views on COVID-19 treatments and vaccines, just before the panel's upcoming meeting to discuss COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and pediatric immunizations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has appointed seven new members to the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, following the firing of all 17 previous members in June, as part of a broader restructuring of the panel.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
Over 1,000 current and former HHS employees have signed a letter calling for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s resignation, citing concerns over his actions and decisions that they believe endanger American health, including the removal of CDC leaders and vaccine advisory panel members, and his public statements questioning scientific consensus.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
A member of RFK Jr's new vaccine advisory panel withdrew after a conflict of interest review, highlighting concerns about transparency and ethics in the appointment process, as the department reviews disclosures and ethics compliance for new members.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
A federal vaccine advisory panel appointed by RFK Jr. lost a member, Dr. Michael Ross, just before its first meeting due to a financial review process, but the meeting will proceed with a quorum.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and appointed new members, raising concerns about the panel's credibility and potential influence of vaccine skepticism, with the upcoming meeting facing scrutiny over its composition and agenda.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by STAT
Senator Bill Cassidy has called for a delay in the CDC's vaccine advisory panel meeting, criticizing the appointment of new members by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. due to concerns over their experience and potential bias, amid broader controversy over Kennedy's shake-up of the vaccine recommendation process.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by statnews.com
The CDC's interim leaders held their first all-staff meeting since the Trump administration, aiming to boost morale and address ongoing controversies, including staffing changes and upcoming vaccine panel meetings, amid a tense atmosphere and security concerns.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, replacing all members with individuals who have expressed skepticism about vaccines, raising concerns among health experts about potential impacts on vaccine recommendations, access, and public trust.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNBC
U.S. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, ACIP, citing conflicts of interest, but experts warn this move undermines scientific integrity, disrupts vaccine policy, and could reduce vaccination rates, potentially threatening public health and increasing disease outbreaks.