The biggest news is that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee and replaced them with new appointees. Kennedy claims the previous committee was plagued by conflicts of interest and acted as a “rubber stamp” for vaccines. His new selections include individuals with strong credentials in medicine and public health, though some have been vocal critics of vaccines, particularly COVID-19 shots.
This overhaul has sparked controversy, with medical experts expressing concerns that the new committee may downgrade the importance of certain vaccines, potentially making them harder for families to access. The new members will convene later this month to discuss recommendations for vaccines like HPV and COVID-19.
It’s a major shake-up in vaccine policy—Stay tuned for updates.
