Kennedy guts CDC's vaccine panel of independent experts

Policy Change - HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is reportedly removing all 17 members from the CDC's independent vaccine panel [1][2] - The removed panel members historically made recommendations to the CDC regarding vaccine schedules for American adults and children [1] - Kennedy had promised a Republican senator he would not take this action [2] - Kennedy has been a vocal skeptic and critic of vaccines, even seeking to retract COVID vaccines through the FDA in 2021 [2] Potential Impact - Questions are being raised about who Kennedy will appoint to the now-vacant positions on the independent agency [2]