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RFK Jr says he won’t put ‘anti-vaxxers’ on key vaccine advisory panel

  • On June 12, 2025, the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel and appointed eight new individuals to replace them in Washington, D.C.
  • Kennedy justified the firing by alleging conflicts of interest among prior members and said the change would restore public confidence, though he provided no specific evidence.
  • The new advisory panel includes several vaccine critics, such as Dr. Robert Malone and Vicky Pebsworth, with mixed professional backgrounds and some history opposing vaccines.
  • Kennedy emphasized that his appointees prioritize evidence-based medicine and require clear safety and efficacy data before endorsing any new vaccines, while the nation’s largest physician organization has urged the Senate to investigate the panel's dismissal and requested that Kennedy reverse the recent changes.
  • Experts and medical groups strongly criticized Kennedy's actions, warning the changes threaten children's health and may reduce the quality of vaccine advice in the U.S.
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The Epoch Times broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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