Summary
In June, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of an important vaccine advisory panel. He then selected eight new members, some of whom have doubts about certain vaccines. This led to Dr. Fiona Havers, a top vaccine expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deciding to resign from her post.
Key Facts
- In June, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of a vaccine advisory panel.
- He appointed eight new members to the panel.
- Some of the new members have shown skepticism about certain vaccines.
- Dr. Fiona Havers was a leading vaccine expert at the CDC.
- Dr. Havers resigned following these changes to the panel.
- Ali Rogin interviewed Dr. Havers about why she chose to quit.
