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ACIP panel has rocky start as RFK Jr. advisers change vaccine schedule

Last updated: September 19, 2025 7:05 pm
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The recent actions of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s handpicked panel of vaccine advisers have raised concerns about the trust in vaccines. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has deviated from its usual science-based decision-making process and made controversial recommendations during a two-day meeting.

One of the key decisions made by the panel was to restrict the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella shot (MMRV) to children over the age of 4 due to a perceived risk of febrile seizures. They also tabled a vote on delaying hepatitis B shots given at birth. These decisions, along with the panel’s questioning of vaccine safety and effectiveness data presented by CDC experts, have caused alarm among public health experts.

The meeting took place amidst turmoil at the CDC, following the dismissal of Director Susan Monarez by Kennedy over vaccine policy disagreements. Monarez testified that Kennedy pressured her to approve vaccine recommendations from ACIP without considering the evidence. Senator Bill Cassidy expressed concerns about the panel’s decisions and called for caution in trusting their recommendations.

The panel’s actions also raised questions about transparency and integrity, as former CDC officials and medical groups were excluded from the decision-making process. Panel members appeared inexperienced in healthcare policy and repeatedly asked for more information before making decisions.

Some panelists, including researcher Robert Malone, raised concerns about the lack of trust in vaccines among parents and patients, which influenced the revisiting of vaccine policies. However, experts warned that undermining vaccine recommendations without new safety concerns could erode confidence in vaccination programs.

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During the meeting, there were disagreements and inconsistencies in data presentations, with some panelists questioning the reliability of CDC data on vaccine safety and efficacy. The discussions on Covid-19 vaccines, in particular, revealed differing opinions among panel members and highlighted the need for more robust evidence-based decision-making.

Despite the controversies and internal debates, the panel plans to continue reviewing vaccines, including those for pregnant people. The future discussions and recommendations of the ACIP remain uncertain, but the panel insists that its decisions are science-driven and aligned with its mission.

In conclusion, the recent actions of the ACIP have sparked debate and raised concerns about the integrity and transparency of vaccine decision-making. The panel’s focus on trust and revisiting long-standing policies has divided opinions within the medical community and highlighted the challenges of balancing public health needs with individual concerns.

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