The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), crucial for vaccination policies, was recently reshaped by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who dismissed all 17 members. He replaced them with eight individuals, some known for their skepticism toward vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts, like Dr. Walter Orenstein, express significant concerns that this new committee may undermine vaccination efforts, potentially making it harder for families to access essential vaccines. Dr. Sean O'Leary also criticized the move, likening it to a reckless overhaul of air traffic control personnel.
Dr. Walter Orenstein expressed deep concern about the new selections for the CDC's advisory panel, noting he had never encountered many of the names before.
Dr. Sean O'Leary labeled the changes to ACIP a "disaster," invoking the analogy of replacing experienced air traffic controllers with unqualified individuals.
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