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RFK Jr. Appoints Vaccine Skeptics to CDC Advisory Panel After Abrupt Firing Last Week

HeadlineJun 13, 2025

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced eight new members for the Centers for Disease Control’s vaccination advisory panel, after firing its 17 sitting members last week. Several of the new advisers have gained prominence for their vaccine skepticism, including against mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines. The American Medical Association also raised concerns the new panel was selected “without transparency and proper vetting.”

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