New charter loosens qualifications for CDC vaccine panel
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The US Department of Health and Human Services has updated the charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, allowing for members with backgrounds in areas other than vaccines or public health. This change could lead to less qualified members and further erode public confidence in vaccines, according to experts.
The US Department of Health and Human Services has revised the charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The new charter allows members from fields like toxicology and data science. Previously, members were required to have expertise in vaccines or public health. The change could impact the committee's ability to respond to public health issues. Experts are concerned that the revised charter will lead to less qualified members. The update comes after a federal judge blocked votes made by the previous committee members.
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