Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), dismissed all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Monday. This 'clean sweep' aims to restore public trust in vaccine science, which Kennedy stated had eroded due to perceived biases and conflicts of interest, particularly citing the Biden administration's appointments and a Trump executive order on misleading scientific information. New members for ACIP are under consideration, with the next meeting scheduled for June 25-27 in Atlanta.
RFK Jr scraps vaccine committee members in effort to restore 'public trust'
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), dismissed all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Monday. This 'clean sweep' aims to restore public trust in vaccine science, which Kennedy stated had eroded due to perceived biases and conflicts of interest, particularly citing the Biden administration's appointments and a Trump executive order on misleading scientific information. New members for ACIP are under consideration, with the next meeting scheduled for June 25-27 in Atlanta.
Trending- 1 May 23 (unspecified year, likely 2025): President Donald Trump signed an executive order regarding the federal government's role in science and health.
- 2 February 2025: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate to lead HHS.
- 3 Monday, June 9, 2025: The Department of Health and Human Services dismissed all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
- 4 June 25-27, 2025: The next meeting for the ACIP committee is scheduled in Atlanta with new members.
- 5 By 2028: Most ACIP members would have been replaced if they served their full term.
- All ACIP members dismissed
- Need to replace members (could take until 2028 if served full term)
- Potential shift in vaccine recommendation process
- Attempt to restore public trust in health agencies
- Public debate about vaccines continues
What: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), dismissed all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This action is aimed at restoring public trust in vaccine science and ensuring unbiased, transparent, and conflict-of-interest-free recommendations.
When: Monday (June 9, 2025) for the dismissal; last year (for 13 members appointed); May 23 (for Trump's executive order); February (Kennedy confirmed); June 25-27 (next ACIP meeting).
Where: The dismissal occurred within the U.S. federal government context. The next ACIP meeting will be held in Atlanta.
Why: Public trust in vaccine science and health agencies has eroded, partly due to perceived biases, conflicts of interest, and misleading scientific information (e.g., CDC's COVID-19 school guidance under the prior administration). Kennedy aims to reestablish public confidence, prioritize public health, and ensure evidence-based medicine, moving away from what he calls a 'rubber stamp for industry profit-taking agendas.'
How: Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a statement announcing the dismissal of all current ACIP members. This was done under the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services, citing an executive order from President Donald Trump. New members are currently being considered for appointment.