RFK Jr. CDC Panel: First Vaccine Meeting
- A government panel of vaccine advisors convenes Wednesday in Atlanta, following Health and Human Services Secretary robert F.
- Earlier this month, Kennedy replaced all members of the ACIP, which reviews vaccine data and makes recommendations on who shoudl receive shots and whether insurers should cover them.
- During the meeting, the panel will assess data related to COVID-19 vaccines and RSV shots, with a vote scheduled on recommendations for the latter.
The CDC‘s Advisory Commitee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) convened this Wednesday, facing controversy after secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed vaccine critics to the panel. This meeting, crucial for shaping future vaccine policy, will evaluate critical data including COVID-19 vaccines and RSV shots. Concerns arise as Kennedy replaced all ACIP members, a move impacting who receives shots and insurance coverage. Examining the impact of these new appointments is underway. The CDC director’s approval of ACIP recommendations will determine the trajectory of vaccine availability. News Directory 3 keeps you informed on the unfolding events surrounding government health decisions.find out the significance of the choices made today. Discover what’s next …
Vaccine Advisors Meet Amid Controversy Over New Appointments
Updated June 25, 2025
A government panel of vaccine advisors convenes Wednesday in Atlanta, following Health and Human Services Secretary robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial decision to appoint several vaccine critics to the group. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine policy.
Earlier this month, Kennedy replaced all members of the ACIP, which reviews vaccine data and makes recommendations on who shoudl receive shots and whether insurers should cover them. The impact of these new appointments on future vaccine policy and availability remains unclear.
During the meeting, the panel will assess data related to COVID-19 vaccines and RSV shots, with a vote scheduled on recommendations for the latter. A subsequent meeting Thursday will address data concerning flu shots and other diseases. The CDC director must approve these recommendations before they become official policy.
While ACIP members are typically independent medical and public health experts, Kennedy’s selections include figures known for their skepticism toward immunizations, such as Dr. Robert Malone.
Malone, who claims a key role in mRNA vaccine creation, has gained a following for spreading unsubstantiated claims about COVID-19 shots. Retsef Levi, another new member, has advocated halting mRNA vaccines, falsely asserting they cause “serious harm including death, especially among young people,” in a post on X.
What’s next
The CDC director’s decision on the ACIP recommendations will determine the future of vaccine policy and availability in the U.S., notably concerning COVID-19 vaccines and the role of mRNA technology.