Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the US Department of Health and Human Services, recently overhauled the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by dismissing its previous members and appointing a new roster. This committee plays a crucial role in guiding vaccine recommendations in the US. Despite some new members supporting vaccines, several have publicly expressed skepticism, raising concerns about the implications for public health. Kennedy aims to restore public trust by re-evaluating vaccine schedules for children, a move that sparks significant debate.
Several of the new ACIP members have expressed public support for vaccines, but a number of them have also expressed scepticism. This could lead to serious public health implications.
Kennedy announced his new roster for the influential Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on 11 June, just two days after he fired all 17 previous members and accused the committee of malpractice.
Kennedy has pledged that the ACIP will re-evaluate the vaccine schedule for children, addressing when and which vaccines should be administered to restore public trust.
This week's shakeup of the committee is a major step towards restoring public trust in vaccines, Kennedy said, despite the skepticism of several new members.
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