RFK Jr. fires all 17 members of CDC vaccine advisory panel
a year ago
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- RFK Jr. fires all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel.
- The move aims to restore public trust in vaccine science, according to Kennedy.
- Critics argue the decision undermines confidence in vaccine safety and public health.
- The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices advises on vaccine safety and efficacy.
- Kennedy's decision reverses a promise made during his confirmation hearings.
- New panel members will prioritize evidence-based medicine, says Kennedy.
- Critics, including medical experts, warn the move could increase disease transmission.
- A measles outbreak in Texas has resulted in deaths, highlighting vaccination concerns.