RFK Jr sacks entire US vaccine committee
Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, has removed all 17 members of a government committee that advises on vaccines. He cited conflicts of interest as the reason, suggesting they undermined public trust in vaccines. Kennedy has faced criticism for this decision, as well as for his views on vaccine safety.Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the U.S. Health Secretary and a known vaccine skeptic.
- He removed 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
- Kennedy claimed the committee had conflicts of interest with pharmaceutical companies.
- Members of ACIP are supposed to disclose any conflicts of interest they might have.
- Kennedy made this announcement in an editorial in the Wall Street Journal.
- He believes the committee has become too aligned with industry interests.
- Critics, including a U.S. Senator and the American Medical Association, expressed concerns about this decision.
- The committee's next meeting is planned for June 25 to discuss vaccine recommendations.
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