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CDC Vaccination Advisory Committee Welcomes New Members Amid Controversy

1/14/2026

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On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced two new members to CDC's vaccination advisory committee.
This followed June 2025 reconstitution by U.S. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to boost transparency and public trust in vaccines.
Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, has reduced COVID-19 shot recommendations for pregnant women and children.
The new members, Dr. Urato and Dr. Biss, bring expertise to the immunization schedules panel.

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Story summary

On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced two new members to CDC's vaccination advisory committee.
This followed June 2025 reconstitution by U.S. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to boost transparency and public trust in vaccines.
Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, has reduced COVID-19 shot recommendations for pregnant women and children.
The new members, Dr. Urato and Dr. Biss, bring expertise to the immunization schedules panel.