U.S. Pediatricians Criticize RFK Jr’s New Vaccine Panel

Pediatric health leaders are raising serious concerns following the overhaul of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) criticized the new panel—now made up of appointees with ties to vaccine misinformation—for promoting a review of longstanding childhood vaccine schedules.

Experts warn this move could erode public trust in immunizations amid active measles outbreaks. AAP officials reaffirmed that current vaccine policies are continually reviewed through rigorous safety and surveillance systems. Public health communicators should be prepared to address growing misinformation and reinforce confidence in evidence-based immunization practices. Read more from The Guardian here.