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RFK Jr. removes all members of CDC panel advising U.S. on vaccines
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, removed all 17 members of the CDC's Vaccine Advisory Committee on Monday and pledged to appoint his own staff.
- Kennedy justified the removals by alleging conflicts of interest linked to pharmaceutical funding, but experts called these accusations false and said members are screened for conflicts.
- Major medical groups and public health officials criticized the move, warning it could reduce vaccine access and lead to increased vaccine-preventable diseases, while state vaccine laws remain unchanged.
- Kennedy Jr. argued that a complete overhaul is necessary to restore public trust in vaccine science, while Tom Frieden criticized the move as a serious error that damages confidence and compromises safety.
- This decision may delay future vaccine recommendations and raises uncertainty about the CDC's ability to provide guidance without the advisory panel's expertise.
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