Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismantled the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, firing all 17 Biden-appointed members and announcing eight new members committed to “evidence-based medicine.” This bold move marks a significant shift in America’s public health policy approach, potentially freeing citizens from what many conservatives view as pharmaceutical industry influence over government health recommendations.
Kennedy Cleans House at CDC Advisory Committee
The newly appointed Health and Human Services Secretary took decisive action by removing all members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This committee holds significant power as it reviews vaccine safety and effectiveness and makes clinical recommendations that influence nationwide immunization schedules.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a move that is being described as the most sweeping overhaul of CDC vaccine policy in decades.
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Kennedy explained that his decision was necessary to restore public trust in vaccine recommendations and prioritize unbiased science over the pharmaceutical industry’s influence. At their next meeting, the committee was scheduled to vote on recommendations for COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines, decisions that would have affected insurance coverage and accessibility nationwide.
🚨 BREAKING: RFK Jr. has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), citing their conflicts of interest in shaping vaccine policy. He calls the action a “total overhaul to rebuild trust in vaccine science.”
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In announcing his new appointees, Kennedy emphasized their commitment to scientific integrity. “All of these individuals are committed to evidence-based medicine, gold-standard science, and common sense,” Kennedy stated when revealing his selection of new committee members.
Reclaiming Scientific Independence
Critics of the previous committee pointed to potential conflicts of interest that may have compromised vaccine safety oversight. Kennedy highlighted that the Biden administration had appointed all 17 sitting members, with 13 appointments made in 2024 alone, raising questions about the political motivations behind scientific recommendations.
The ACIP’s historical record showed it had never recommended against a vaccine, which Kennedy cited as evidence of potential bias. This pattern raised concerns among many conservatives about whether the committee was honestly evaluating each vaccine independently based on scientific merit rather than automatically approving all pharmaceutical products.
Implications for American Health Freedom
Kennedy’s restructuring represents a fundamental shift toward greater transparency in public health policy. The move aligns with the Trump administration’s broader efforts to reduce regulatory capture and ensure government agencies serve the American people rather than special interests.
“All of these individuals are committed to evidence-based medicine, gold-standard science, and common sense” – Kennedy.
The reconstituted committee could potentially reexamine controversial vaccine policies, particularly regarding COVID-19 vaccines that many conservatives felt were rushed to market. This fresh perspective may give Americans more accurate information about vaccine risks and benefits, allowing families to make more informed medical decisions.
Sources:
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/rfk-jr-announces-new-panel-of-cdcs-vaccine-advisory-committee/
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/rfk-jr-removing-17-members-cdcs-vaccine-advisory/story?id=122670046