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Federal Judge Invalidates RFK Jr.'s Immunization Panel Appointments

3/21/2026

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A federal judge invalidated the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' decisions, affecting 13 members appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The court's order bars the 13 RFK Jr.-appointed members from serving.
Some former ACIP members and health officials say the panel could be dissolved and reformed.
Jay Bhattacharya from the CDC said new members will be selected, and critics say the turmoil undermines public trust in health agencies.

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A federal judge invalidated the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' decisions, affecting 13 members appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The court's order bars the 13 RFK Jr.-appointed members from serving.
Some former ACIP members and health officials say the panel could be dissolved and reformed.
Jay Bhattacharya from the CDC said new members will be selected, and critics say the turmoil undermines public trust in health agencies.