RFK Jr. CDC Panel Shakeup: Vaccine Advisors Fired
- has dismissed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine policy.
- Kennedy stated that this "clean sweep" is essential to restore public confidence in vaccine science.
- Bill Cassidy, R-La., that he would not alter the committee to secure the senator's support for his confirmation.
Robert F.kennedy Jr. has fired all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, signaling a major shakeup in vaccine policy. This bold move, intended to restore public trust, will see the current experts replaced with individuals who share Kennedy’s skeptical stance on vaccines. The dismissal of the Advisory committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) has sparked immediate concerns about future recommendations and their potential impact on the public. Kennedy, aiming to reshape the nation’s health systems, stated this “clean sweep” was essential to restore confidence. Reports suggest this decision comes with the promise of an independent panel, free from industry influence, and aims to foster a critical inquiry into vaccine science. read the full story at News Directory 3.Discover what’s next as the government continues to evolve.
RFK Jr. Fires Vaccine Panel, sparks CDC Concerns
Updated June 10, 2025
Health Secretary Robert F. kennedy Jr. has dismissed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine policy. Kennedy intends to appoint individuals who share his skepticism regarding vaccines, according to a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Kennedy stated that this “clean sweep” is essential to restore public confidence in vaccine science. He alleged that the committee, which helps coordinate the CDC’s annual flu prevention program, had been compromised by conflicts of interest. Ethics disclosures for committee members are publicly available on the CDC website.
The move follows Kennedy’s promise to Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., that he would not alter the committee to secure the senator’s support for his confirmation. Kennedy noted that the previous management appointed the ACIP members, preventing the current administration from appointing a majority until 2028.
Earlier this year, the ACIP’s annual meeting was postponed and rescheduled for June, raising concerns about potential repercussions for patients due to delays in recommendations to manufacturers and communication with insurance companies.
In a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, Kennedy stated that the new members would not be directly employed by the vaccine industry. He said they would exercise autonomous judgment and foster critical inquiry.
Last month, Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” commission released a report reiterating his views on vaccines. The report contained citation errors and what critics called outright fake research, alluding to disproven claims about the childhood vaccine schedule.
“A clean sweep is necessary to reestablish public confidence in vaccine science,” kennedy said.
What’s next
This action marks the latest attempt by Kennedy to reshape the nation’s public health systems around his views, raising concerns about the health of millions.