Breaking: Cassidy calls to delay meeting of CDC’s vaccine panel in challenge to RFK Jr.

Senator says advisers picked by RFK Jr. lack experience and may be biased against some shots.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Cassidy calls to delay meeting of CDC's vaccine panel in challenge to RFK Jr. By Chelsea Cirruzzo SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Key Senate health leader Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is calling for this week's meeting of the panel of vaccine advisers handpicked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be delayed, citing their lack of experience and potential bias against some vaccines.   Cassidy's comments represent the harshest condemnation of Kennedy's actions by the senator, who ultimately cast the key vote that secured Kennedy's confirmation. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis Washington never stops. Cut through the noise with our essential updates on health care politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Vaccine advisers to consider MMRV vaccines, 'thimerosal containing' flu shots in pared-down meeting By Chelsea Cirruzzo 2   Six former CDC vaccine advisory committee chairs warn: U.S. risks losing access to life-saving immunizations By Grace Lee, Nancy Bennett, Jonathan Temte, Carol Baker, Myron Levin, and José Romero 3   A closer look at the new members of the CDC vaccine advisory panel By STAT staff 4   Ousted CDC vaccine adviser says RFK Jr.'s message is clear: 'Scientific expertise is no longer of use' By Helen Branswell Get your first 3 months for $30 Unlock access to STAT's award-winning journalism, premium data tools, and must-read, subscriber-only newsletters. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us