The CDC canceled its Feb. 25–27 ACIP meeting as a federal judge weighs whether to block recent panel changes made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
HHS confirmed the cancellation but did not provide a reason; the meeting was expected to include discussion of COVID-19 vaccines.
ACIP, a 17-member advisory panel, plays a key role in shaping national vaccine recommendations followed by providers and public health officials.
Kennedy has taken steps to reshape U.S. vaccine policy, including ending broad recommendations for some vaccines and replacing all ACIP members, citing conflict-of-interest concerns.
Newly appointed advisers later backed updated flu, RSV, COVID-19 and hepatitis B guidance – moves officials say are aimed at ensuring vaccine policy remains grounded in scientific review and transparency.
Trump administration officials have canceled a scheduled February meeting of a key federal vaccine advisory panel, as a federal judge considers whether to block recent changes made to the committee by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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