Breaking: RFK Jr. names new members of CDC’s vaccine advisory panel

The appointment comes just days after Kennedy dismissed every member of the committee, calling for a "clean slate" with new members

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   RFK Jr. names new members of CDC's vaccine advisory panel By Chelsea Cirruzzo Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the eight new members of the panel of experts that advises the CDC on vaccine policy. He said they would review the current vaccine schedule, as well as evaluate new shots.   The list includes several well-known critics of vaccines. The appointment comes just days after Kennedy dismissed every member of the committee.   READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis The latest updates in federal health agencies, research institutes, and U.S. policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Exclusive: Ousted CDC vaccine adviser says RFK Jr.'s message is clear: 'Scientific expertise is no longer of use' By Helen Branswell 2   NIH restores DEI prohibition for grant recipients within hours of rescinding it By Anil Oza 3   Exclusive: Cassidy is circulating a proposed law to push down U.S. drug prices, backing a key Trump ambition By John Wilkerson 4   Senators push back on Trump's proposed $18 billion NIH budget cut By Jonathan Wosen Get 50% off STAT+ Stay up to date on the latest news coming out of the biotech, pharma, and life science industries. 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