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RFK Jr. Announces New Members of Vaccine Advisory Panel

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Last updated: June 26, 2025 11:05 am
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The health secretary recently made a significant change by removing all the members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. In response, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines.

The newly appointed members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) include Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist; Dr. Robert Malone, a pioneer in messenger ribonucleic acid technology; and Dr. Cody Meissner, a pediatrics professor at Dartmouth College. Kennedy emphasized that these individuals are dedicated to evidence-based medicine, scientific rigor, and prioritizing safety and efficacy data before making any new vaccine recommendations.

Malone expressed his honor at being named to the committee, committing to serving with unbiased objectivity and rigor. Other new members include Martin Kulldorff, an epidemiologist and biostatistician; Retsef Levi, a professor of operations management; Dr. James Pagano, an emergency medicine doctor; Vicky Pebsworth, a regional director of the National Association of Catholic Nurses; and Dr. Michael Ross, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology.

Kennedy, who heads the Department of Health and Human Services, emphasized the need for credentialed scientists and doctors who will base their decisions on evidence-based medicine and objective scientific analysis.

One of the new members, Levi, highlighted the importance of improving the process of evaluating the safety and benefits of vaccines to enhance transparency and trustworthiness. He believes that ACIP members should provide advice based on their expertise, while decision-makers should utilize this advice along with available data to make informed decisions.

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The previous committee members who were dismissed had financial ties to pharmaceutical companies, raising concerns about conflicts of interest. Kennedy criticized the committee for being influenced by industry agendas and not recommending against vaccines even when safety concerns arose.

While some doctors and health groups opposed the terminations, others supported the move, citing the need to address conflicts of interest within the committee. The changes made by Kennedy have sparked both criticism and praise from various stakeholders in the healthcare industry.

In conclusion, the new appointments to the ACIP aim to bring in fresh perspectives and ensure that vaccine recommendations are based on solid scientific evidence and public health considerations. The overhaul of the committee reflects a commitment to prioritizing safety, efficacy, and transparency in vaccine decision-making.

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