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After court loss, RFK Jr. gives himself more power over CDC vaccine panel

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

US Deputy Health Secretary Says Vaccine Schedule Could Change Again

In an exclusive interview, Jim O'Neill discussed further changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, his Vitalist philosophy on aging, and ARPA-H's $170 million organ-growing program.

Key Takeaways

The CDC removed universal childhood vaccine recommendations for flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, and meningococcal disease, with most states rejecting the changes
ARPA-H is investing $170 million over five years in organ-growing research and has made longevity a central focus under new director Alicia Jackson

DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via technologyreview.com