The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, newly appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will vote on the use of thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative in vaccines. The reconstituted panel, now favoring Kennedy's views, replaces 17 previous members. While Kennedy claims thimerosal is linked to autism and demands gold-standard science for vaccine policies, critics warn that revisiting this settled issue could harm public confidence in vaccines. The vote's outcome may impact both thimerosal's role in vaccines and future vaccine policy direction under Kennedy's leadership.
The revamped CDC vaccine panel appointed by RFK Jr. will vote on thimerosal, a controversial mercury-based preservative, at its first meeting on June 25-26.
Critics warn that revisiting thimerosal could undermine confidence in immunizations, as it has been connected to autism claims by Kennedy despite debunking by mainstream studies.
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