RFK Jr. Removes Vaccine Advisory Committee

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What may be next for CDC's vaccine advisory committee after RFK Jr. removed all its members?

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of CDC 's vaccine advisory committee.

Kennedy said the panel was plagued by conflicts of interest and was a "rubber stamp" for all vaccines.

Kennedy told ABC News that the replacements for ACIP will not be "anti-vaxxers" The committee has a meeting on some vaccines scheduled for the end of June .

Vaccinologist Dr. Gregory Poland says he doesn't have concerns as long as the new members bring "some domain of expertise" and "adhere to the rigor of the scientific method" If ACIP no longer recommends certain vaccines, federal programs may not be required to cover costs for adults or children.

Vaccine for Children program automatically covers vaccines recommended by ACIP and approved by CDC .

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