Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC's advisory committee on vaccines, intending to appoint his own choices. This action has drawn criticism from major physician groups who view it as undemocratic. Kennedy argues a clear-out was essential to rebuild public confidence in vaccines, citing conflicts of interest among original committee members. Critics, including leaders from the American Public Health Association and the American Medical Association, warn that this could undermine the trustworthiness and impartiality of the committee going forward, especially amid declining vaccination rates.
Kennedy's total ousting of the advisory committee members, labeled a coup by major physicians' groups, aims to enhance public trust in vaccine science.
Dr. Georges Benjamin emphasized that Kennedy's actions endanger the impartiality of future committee members, contradicting his earlier assurances to lawmakers.
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