After firing entire CDC vaccine committee, RFK Jr. appoints 8 new members including vaccine skeptics: Who they are and what to know

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of HHS, fired the entire CDC vaccine advisory committee and appointed eight new members, many of whom are vaccine skeptics. The new members will be present at the ACIP meeting on June 25-27, where they will discuss vaccine recommendations for HPV and COVID-19. The decision has sparked concerns regarding the potential bias in vaccine policy due to the new members' controversial backgrounds and affiliations, particularly as some have previously promoted ideas at odds with established vaccine safety.

Kennedy's dismissal of the entire ACIP aims to bring in members who share his skepticism of vaccines, raising concerns about influence on public health recommendations.

By announcing new members who pose conflicts of interest, Kennedy's actions could shift public discourse on vaccines, particularly for COVID-19 and HPV.

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