"Kennedy has taken just two days to appoint new members to ACIP, a process that typically takes years, raising concerns about the vetting process."
"Kennedy stated that none of the new ACIP members would be 'ideological anti-vaxxers,' yet included Robert Malone, known for spreading vaccine misinformation."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current health secretary and an anti-vaccine advocate, announced the appointment of eight members to the empty ACIP, a committee crucial for vaccine recommendations. Historically, vetting for such roles spans years, but Kennedy's quick two-day process has raised alarms. Notably, his claims about careful selection were undermined by included appointees like Robert Malone, who is notorious for promoting vaccine misinformation, highlighting a potential shift in public health's advisory dynamics and credibility.
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