The Advisory Committee on Immunization Policy (ACIP), a key CDC committee shaping US vaccine policy, has undergone significant changes. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all 17 members with 7 new advisors, sparking concerns about the committee’s expertise and potential impact on vaccine policies.
NPR correspondent Pien Huang attended the new working group’s first meeting and discussed these changes with Emily. The episode revealed that the new advisors promised to overhaul how vaccine policy is made in the US, potentially reviving issues pushed by groups questioning vaccines.
The move has raised questions about the influence of misinformation on vaccine policy. Many of the new advisors lack deep expertise in vaccines, fueling worries about the committee’s ability to make informed decisions.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/30/1255015991/vaccines-kids-health-access-rfk-acip-cdc