Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr has dissolved the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, replacing it with his own selections. Previously an anti-vaccine advocate, Kennedy aims to restore public trust in health agencies by ensuring recommendations are based on unbiased science. Critics warn that this political upheaval undermines confidence in established scientific expertise, potentially leading to a decline in public trust. The HHS claimed that previous panel members were appointed during Biden’s administration, and there's a growing concern about political interference in health recommendations.
Today, we are prioritising the restoration of public trust above any specific pro- or anti-vaccine agenda, Kennedy said. The public must know that unbiased science evaluated through a transparent process and insulated from conflicts of interest guides the recommendations of our health agencies.
This is a highly professional group of scientists and physicians and others... It's the kind of political meddling that will reduce confidence rather than increase confidence.
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