Kennedy Removes All ACIP Members Despite Pledge To Cassidy

By Jessica Karins / June 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday (June 9) he is removing all 17 members of the immunization panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in order to avoid conflicts of interest and improve public trust -- a move likely to spark a fresh wave of concerns about HHS’ new approach to vaccines.

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Kennedy Removes All ACIP Members Despite Pledge To Cassidy

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