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Kennedy's Vaccine Panel Faces Turmoil as Expert Resigns

6/27/2025

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Kennedy's Panel Controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine advisory panel is already mired in controversy as Dr. Michael Ross steps down, citing a conflict of interest. This shake-up of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has alarmed public health experts, who worry about the implications for vaccine access and safety in light of Kennedy's anti-vaccine views.

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Kennedy Suspends Gavi Funding

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a suspension of the U.S. funding to Gavi, demanding the organization restore public trust after its controversial handling of COVID-19 vaccine safety. With a staggering $300 million in annual contributions at stake, he emphasized the urgent need for transparency and accountability in vaccine policies to address rising public health concerns.

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Kennedy's Panel Controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine advisory panel is already mired in controversy as Dr. Michael Ross steps down, citing a conflict of interest. This shake-up of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has alarmed public health experts, who worry about the implications for vaccine access and safety in light of Kennedy's anti-vaccine views.

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