Friday, 10 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > World News > Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic
World News

Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic

Last updated: June 11, 2025 3:27 pm
Share
Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic
SHARE

By JANE DOE

NEW YORK (AP) — In a surprising move, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the appointment of eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the previous panel that was dismissed earlier this week.

The new advisers include a scientist known for his work on mRNA vaccine technology and a vocal critic of COVID-19 vaccines, as well as a leading opponent of pandemic-era lockdowns.

Kennedy’s decision to disband the previous 17-member panel was met with criticism from doctors’ groups and public health organizations, who expressed concern that the new advisers may align with Kennedy’s stance on reevaluating longstanding vaccination recommendations.

Among the new appointees to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is Dr. Robert Malone, a former mRNA researcher who gained prominence during the measles outbreak and has since become a close advisor to Kennedy.

Malone, who operates a wellness institute and hosts a popular blog, gained notoriety during the COVID-19 pandemic for spreading conspiracy theories about the outbreak and vaccines. He has made appearances on conservative media outlets promoting unproven treatments for measles and COVID-19.

FILE - Dr. Robert Malone gestures as he stands in his barn on his horse farm July 22, 2020, in Madison, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
FILE – Dr. Robert Malone gestures as he stands in his barn on his horse farm July 22, 2020, in Madison, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

He has made controversial claims, such as suggesting that Americans were coerced into getting the COVID-19 vaccines and insinuating a link between the vaccines and a form of AIDS. Malone has also downplayed the severity of deaths related to a major measles outbreak in the U.S.

Other new appointees include Dr. Martin Kulldorff, a biostatistician and epidemiologist known for co-authoring the Great Barrington Declaration, which argued against pandemic shutdowns. Dr. Cody Meissner, a former ACIP member, was also named to the committee.

See also  Mollie Hemingway Has Hilarious Take on the 'Gift' That Liz Cheney and the J6 Committee Gave to Republicans (VIDEO) |

Kennedy announced the appointments in a post on social media on Wednesday.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, established in 1964, provides recommendations to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC typically approves these recommendations regarding the use of FDA-cleared vaccines, which are widely followed by healthcare professionals and influence vaccination programs.

Contributions to this report were made by Associated Press reporter Amanda Seitz.

The Associated Press Health and Science Department is supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is responsible for all content.

Originally Published: June 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM MDT

TAGGED:CommitteeCOVIDCriticIncludingKennedynamesreplacementsshotvaccine
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City Current the class of the league, but Washington Spirit not far behind NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City Current the class of the league, but Washington Spirit not far behind
Next Article Thomas Crooks’ Online Searches Show Failed Trump Gunman’s Troubled Mind Thomas Crooks’ Online Searches Show Failed Trump Gunman’s Troubled Mind
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Thousands Have Reportedly Cancelled Their Subscriptions After Bezos Blocked Kamala Harris Endorsement

In a surprising turn of events, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has reportedly blocked the…

October 25, 2024

Seven Dead In Fiery US Van Crash Near Yellowstone

A tragic accident near Yellowstone National Park has resulted in the loss of seven lives,…

May 2, 2025

What’s Happened in the Two Years Since the East Palestine Disaster?

Potential Health Risks and Environmental Concerns in East Palestine, Ohio In a tragic incident two…

February 8, 2025

ICE Agents Detain University of Alabama Doctoral Student

A recent incident involving a doctoral student at the University of Alabama has sparked concerns…

March 26, 2025

Soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg drops $40K on trauma-relief program for ‘snowflake’ staff

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is implementing a program to help his staff cope with…

November 16, 2024

You Might Also Like

Cosplayers unite! Best looks as NYC Comic Con takes over Javits Center
World News

Cosplayers unite! Best looks as NYC Comic Con takes over Javits Center

October 10, 2025
UFC Fighter Suman Mokhtarian Shot Dead at 33 in Targeted Attack
Entertainment

UFC Fighter Suman Mokhtarian Shot Dead at 33 in Targeted Attack

October 10, 2025
California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter caught flashing icy glare at staffer in latest resurfaced meltdown
World News

California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter caught flashing icy glare at staffer in latest resurfaced meltdown

October 10, 2025
Federal judge blocks Trump’s Chicago National Guard deployment 
World News

Federal judge blocks Trump’s Chicago National Guard deployment 

October 10, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?