Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s overhaul of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee faced a setback when Dr. Michael Ross withdrew amid conflict of interest concerns. Following his appointment, which was part of Kennedy's six-person ideological shift on the committee, a review of Ross's private healthcare affiliations prompted his decision to step down. This comes after Kennedy had previously dismissed all former ACIP members for similar conflict issues. The Department of Health and Human Services indicated that it's committed to thorough ethical scrutiny of all appointees, despite criticisms and transparency concerns surrounding conflict disclosures.
Dr. Michael Ross withdrew from the CDC's vaccine advisory panel after a conflict of interest review revealed ties to private healthcare companies.
Kennedy had previously fired all 17 ACIP members, citing conflicts of interest, emphasizing a commitment to ethical transparency in vaccine policy.
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