As shutdown ends, dubious CDC panel gets back to dismantling vaccine schedule - Ars Technica

With the reopening of the government, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, controversially altered by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, quickly resumed its review of the childhood vaccine schedule, prompting significant backlash from pediatricians. The panel, now composed mostly of members with questioned qualifications, had previously planned to modify recommendations for hepatitis B vaccinations, which are critical for preventing severe liver infections. Despite presenting data affirming the vaccine's safety, the panel planned to delay the initial dose, triggering concern from medical professionals about the lack of evidence supporting such a delay. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other health experts have criticized the new panel, asserting that the current vaccination guidelines are vital for protecting public health and urging the restoration of a science-based approach to immunization recommendations. The AAP has initiated legal action challenging the legitimacy of the new panel and the decisions made under its authority, underscoring the crucial role of evidence-based practices in safeguarding children's health amidst growing vaccine hesitancy.