Viewpoint: RFK's reckless firing of CDC vaccine advisors not supported by evidence

Viewpoint: RFK's reckless firing of CDC vaccine advisors not supported by evidence Vaccine Integrity Project Viewpoints are authored by project staff and advisers. They are intended to address timely issues regarding vaccines with straight talk and clarity by presenting facts to counter falsehoods. CIDRAP

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Kennedy's rationale, laid out in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, was based on a series of inaccuracies, calling the ACIP "little more than a rubber stamp for any vaccine," and made accusations with little actual evidence, claiming it is "plagued by persistent conflicts of interest." 

The only 'proof' Kennedy offered on conflicts of interest were oversight reports on investigated activities from at least 18 years ago.

In reality, ACIP frequently makes adjustments to vaccine recommendations based on its regular review of new safety, efficacy, and epidemiologic data. And federal advisory committees are required to deliberate in a public forum for all to see. 

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