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CDC Vaccine Committee Faces Trust Crisis Amid Measles Surge

4/15/2025

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The CDC's vaccine advisory committee, now under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., convened publicly for the first time, addressing vaccine policies after a delayed February meeting. Experts tackled pressing issues like funding cuts and the urgent need to restore public trust in vaccines, especially as measles cases surge, underscoring the critical crossroads in public health.

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The CDC's vaccine advisory committee, now under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., convened publicly for the first time, addressing vaccine policies after a delayed February meeting. Experts tackled pressing issues like funding cuts and the urgent need to restore public trust in vaccines, especially as measles cases surge, underscoring the critical crossroads in public health.