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Fact check: RFK Jr.'s flawed justifications for ‘clean sweep' of CDC vaccine advisory panel

Kennedy said that removing all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel was "necessary to reestablish public confidence in vaccine science."

Scientific American · 2d

Who Is on RFK, Jr.’s New Vaccine Panel—And What Will They Do?

Critics fear that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services chief RFK, Jr., known for his antivaccine views, has picked a crucial CDC committee that will be a “disaster for public health”

CNBC on MSN · 8d

RFK Jr.'s firing of CDC vaccine panel undermines science, could threaten public health, experts say

Some experts say the move undermines science, disrupts a trusted regulatory process and could sow public distrust in vaccinations and federal health agencies.

1don MSNOpinion

With slate of anti-vaccine moves, RFK Jr. steps up his assault on public health

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. places anti-vaxxers in control of U.S. vaccine policy, slandering an actual expert along ...

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump, RFK Jr. cuts to Columbus Public Health funding

In March, the federal government pulled back $11.4 billion in promised funding for state and community health departments.

13hon MSN

RFK Jr. Keeps Telling A Flat-Out Lie About Childhood Vaccines — And Doctors Are Sick Of It

The health and human services secretary has repeatedly claimed children need dozens more vaccines than they actually do.

RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations

(THE CONVERSATION) On June 11, 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a slate of eight new members to serve ...

U.S. News & World Report8d

Experts Warn of Vaccine Access Risks After RFK Jr. Dismisses CDC Committee

That ended Monday, when Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 in a move experts say will further erode the public ... stuff with direct implications for ...

7dOpinion

RFK Jr.'s Policies Shouldn't Surprise Anyone

Firing the CDC’s panel of expert vaccine advisers tracks with his longstanding anti-science beliefs.

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