Judge Blocks RFK Jr’s Vaccine Policy Changes
A federal judge has paused significant changes to US immunization recommendations, halting the implementation of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s revised national immunization policy. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by multiple medical organizations. The court found the government’s decisions to limit Covid shots and alter the childhood immunization schedule were not based on scientific evidence. The judge stated the government undermined its practice of relying on independent experts in public health. Additionally, the judge ruled the appointment of a slate of vaccine advisors by Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal law. All votes taken by the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) over the past year have been stayed, and the committee is currently unable to meet due to invalidated membership. The order prevents the health department from implementing a reduced list of recommended childhood vaccines.
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