US EditionCDC Nominee Susan Monarez Sidesteps Questions About Disagreements with RFK in Senate Hearing
- On Wednesday, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices held its first meeting with new members appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., replacing 17 terminated experts.
- Kennedy reconstituted the ACIP citing a mandate for evidence-based medicine, but critics, including Sen. Bill Cassidy, expressed concern over unvetted members, some being vaccine skeptics lacking immunization expertise.
- Bipartisan calls, including from Cassidy and Sen. Patty Murray, urged postponement of the meeting to ensure full staffing with balanced, legally required expertise, while the American Academy of Pediatrics opposed the gathering.
- CDC nominee Susan Monarez testified Wednesday, affirming strong support for vaccines and evidence-based public health, but largely sidestepped questions on Kennedy's firing of advisory members and agency program cuts.
- The ACIP changes and CDC reorganization, including moving some functions outside the agency, may affect vaccine policy and insurance coverage, suggesting ongoing scrutiny is essential to maintain scientific integrity.
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