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Health Secretary Revises ACIP Rules After Court Ruling

4/7/2026

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is revising ACIP rules after a judge ruled most prior selections unqualified.
Judge Brian Murphy ruled Kennedy unlawfully reconstituted the panel, violating the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The new charter requires experts in biostatistics and toxicology.
The Informed Consent Action Network urged Kennedy to clarify criteria, saying the challenged members have necessary experience.
U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet appealed Murphy's ruling.

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is revising ACIP rules after a judge ruled most prior selections unqualified.
Judge Brian Murphy ruled Kennedy unlawfully reconstituted the panel, violating the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The new charter requires experts in biostatistics and toxicology.
The Informed Consent Action Network urged Kennedy to clarify criteria, saying the challenged members have necessary experience.
U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet appealed Murphy's ruling.