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Secretary Kennedy Appoints Two Physicians to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

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Statement The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced the appointment of two new members to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These appointments reflect the commitment of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to transparency, rigorous science, and diverse clinical exp...
The appointments of Sean G. Downing and Angelina Farella to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) signal a renewed focus on transparency and rigorous science in guiding immunization policies, as directed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The new members bring decades of clinical experience caring for children, adults, and families, which Kennedy believes is essential for making recommendations grounded in gold-standard science and worthy of public trust. However, the appoi...