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Democrats Demand Removal of ACIP Doctors Over Anti-Vaccine Claims

2/13/2026

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Dozens of Democratic lawmakers seek removal of Dr. Adam Urato and Dr. Kimberly Biss from ACIP for anti-vaccine views.
They sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about Dr. Kimberly Biss's claims that the COVID-19 vaccine causes miscarriage.
The lawmakers note the high U.S. maternal mortality rate worsened by the pandemic and call for reinstating 17 fired ACIP members, criticizing vaccination politicization.

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Dozens of Democratic lawmakers seek removal of Dr. Adam Urato and Dr. Kimberly Biss from ACIP for anti-vaccine views.
They sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about Dr. Kimberly Biss's claims that the COVID-19 vaccine causes miscarriage.
The lawmakers note the high U.S. maternal mortality rate worsened by the pandemic and call for reinstating 17 fired ACIP members, criticizing vaccination politicization.