RFK Jr. forced to withdraw charter that opened CDC panel to anti-vaccine quacks
The Health Department has withdrawn a revised charter for the CDC's vaccine advisory committee due to an administrative error. This charter, proposed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aimed to allow the appointment of anti-vaccine allies and focus on alleged vaccine injuries. The withdrawal follows a federal judge's ruling against Kennedy's previous changes to the committee and vaccine schedule.
- ▪The revised charter was intended to expand member eligibility for the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
- ▪Kennedy's proposed changes would have allowed unqualified individuals to advise the CDC on vaccine policy.
- ▪A federal judge previously ruled that Kennedy likely violated regulations in altering the CDC vaccine schedule.
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Foiled again RFK Jr. forced to withdraw charter that opened CDC panel to anti-vaccine quacksvar abtest_2155234 = new ABTest(2155234, 'click'); Charter would have expanded member eligibility and focused on alleged injuries. Beth Mole – May 19, 2026 2:17 pm | 3 WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on June 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty | Kayla Bartkowski WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on June 24, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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