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RFK Jr. forced to withdraw charter that opened CDC panel to anti-vaccine quacks

Health Department withdraws revised CDC vaccine panel charter after administrative error

A revised charter for the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee has been withdrawn after an administrative error, halting changes that critics said would have widened the path for anti-vaccine influence over federal policy.

Key Takeaways

The Health Department withdrew a revised ACIP charter after an administrative error.
The charter would have changed eligibility and focus for the CDC vaccine advisory panel.

DT Editorial Team·May 19, 2026·via arstechnica.com

CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Charter Adds Safety Emphasis After Court-Driven Reset

A newly published charter for the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel adds an explicit focus on vaccine safety after a judge suspended most Trump administration appointments to the committee.

Key Takeaways

A judge suspended most Trump administration appointments to the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel.
A newly published charter for the remade panel adds an explicit focus on vaccine safety.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via endpoints.news

RFK Jr. moves to expand his control over the CDC vaccine advisory panel after court setback

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has renewed and revised the charter for the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee in a way that appears to broaden his authority over who can serve on the panel.

Key Takeaways

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revised ACIP’s charter after a court blocked his earlier appointees.
The judge had found the prior panel selections lacked relevant expertise and fair balance.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via arstechnica.com