Concerns and Criticisms
Health and Human Services Secretary 's criticism of the (ACIP) and his vow to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule have raised concerns among public health experts about the committee's future.
Kennedy's previous allegations of conflicts of interest among ACIP members and his recent executive order review of federal advisory committees have added to the scrutiny facing the panel.
Meeting Details and Implications
The ACIP meeting, scheduled for Feb. 26-28, was set to discuss and vote on several vaccines, including a new meningitis vaccine and vaccines for chikungunya, RSV, and influenza, but has been postponed to allow for public comment.
The postponement has sparked discussions about transparency and public involvement in vaccine policy decisions, with HHS citing the need to accommodate public comment as the reason for the delay.