"Malone posted on social media: 'ACIP has been disbanded. The government's response to the AAP lawsuit and judge Murphey's injunction is to disband and then recreate a new ACIP committee.'"
"HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon contradicted Malone's claim, stating: 'Unless officially announced by us, any assertions about what we are doing next is baseless speculation.'"
"Malone stated, 'After Andrew trashing me with the press, I am done with the CDC and ACIP. That was the last straw. Suffice to say I do not like drama.'"
"Kennedy rewrote ACIP's charter, granting himself the ability to appoint anti-vaccine allies without expertise in vaccines and immunizations to the panel."
Robert Malone, a former researcher and anti-vaccine activist, resigned from the ACIP following a public disagreement with HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon. Malone claimed the ACIP was disbanded due to a lawsuit, which Nixon refuted as speculation. Malone expressed frustration over the situation, stating he prefers to avoid drama. Additionally, Kennedy's recent changes to ACIP's charter allow him to appoint anti-vaccine allies, shifting the panel's focus towards vaccine injuries and risks, aligning with anti-vaccine sentiments.
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