RFK Jr. names 8 new members of vaccine advisory panel
Briefly

The article discusses the appointment of several controversial individuals, notably signers of the Great Barrington Declaration, to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This group, which influences CDC vaccine recommendations, includes Martin Kulldorf and Robert Malone, known for their critical stances on COVID vaccination. They faced scrutiny for their previous claims and public positions, which diverge from mainstream scientific consensus. The article highlights concerns regarding misinformation and the implications of their views on public health policy and vaccine perception.
Some members signing the Great Barrington Declaration advocated for allowing COVID to spread among healthy demographics to achieve herd immunity, heavily criticized by experts.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices provides expert recommendations to the CDC, influencing vaccine coverage decisions for insurers.
New ACIP members who signed the Great Barrington Declaration have controversial histories regarding COVID vaccination policies and public health recommendations.
Criticism arose against figures like Robert Malone, known for spreading misinformation and controversial claims about mRNA vaccines.
Read at Axios
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