US left without functioning vaccine panel as adviser says drama distracts'

"I am done with the CDC and ACIP, Malone told Roll Call on Tuesday, adding: Suffice to say I do not like drama, and have better things to do."

"Malone attributed the decision to unpaid labor, incredible hate, and sabotage, among other reasons, in a message to the New York Times."

"If offered the opportunity to participate in a relaunched ACIP, I will respectfully decline."

"Andrew Nixon, HHS spokesperson, refuted Malone's claims about ACIP being disbanded and stated that unqualified members were not properly selected."

Robert Malone has been ousted from the US vaccine advisory committee following a federal judge's ruling that invalidated the appointments of 13 new members. These members were appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr after the previous committee was dismissed. The ruling has left the US without a functioning advisory committee, impacting vaccine recommendations for flu, Covid, and RSV. Donald Trump is expected to appoint a new CDC director soon, as the current acting director, Jay Bhattacharya, is the fourth leader in a year.

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