"NPR tracked down that 2009 report, spoke with those involved with the CDC's vaccine advisory committee at the time, and learned that Kennedy's statement about it is inaccurate.
"Right now, what we're getting is a total misrepresentation of a 20-year-old report, about a process that was already being improved before that report was issued," says Dr. Tom Frieden, CDC director from 2009 to 2017."
#ACIP, the expert panel that advises #CDC on vaccine policy, will not meet next week.
#HHS, which never gave final approval for the meeting, per sources, suggests it will be rescheduled, but gives no date. https://www.statnews.com/2025/02/20/acip-cdc-vaccine-meeting-postponed/
I know there's huge concern about the material on the #CDC site that went dark last night.
For those looking for the #ACIP recommendations on vaccinations, that page is live here: https://www.cdc.gov/acip-recs/hcp/vaccine-specific/index.html
Anticipating that #vaccine policy might be under threat from the Trump administration, outgoing HHS secretary Becerra stacked a key advisory committee to try to preserve its scientific integrity. #ACIP https://www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/vaccine-policy-acip-members-appointees-hhs/
My latest: If #ACIP recommendations for #CovidVaccines are approved, #immunocompromised people will be able to get booster at 4 months (occ sooner) and insurers will pay! No proof required! https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2024/10/25/cdc-recommends-2-or-more-doses-for-those-65-or-immunocompromised/
7 new members of #ACIP were introduced today, bringing the roster of this key group up to the full 15 for the first time in quite some time. Only 4 of the 15 were on ACIP in 2023. So unusual to have such a wholesale turnover of an advisory committee. Would still love to hear why this happened.
Pretty interesting discussion today at #ACIP on efforts by makers of #RSV vaccines for adults to expand usage. ACIP recommended everyone 75 & older get one, but deferred making a recommendation on use in people in their 50s, a blow to GSK. https://www.statnews.com/2024/06/26/cdc-rsv-acip-hearing/
Data presented to #ACIP today suggest there may be a link between #RSV vaccine — particularly Pfizer's — & Guillain-Barré syndrome. But it's too soon to say if there is a true association or, if there is, how big it is. #CDC says benefits still outweigh risks. https://www.statnews.com/2024/02/29/rsv-vaccines-may-be-linked-to-small-increased-risk-of-developing-guillain-barre-syndrome/
Okay, so ACIP said that everyone over 65 should get a repeat covid vax "in the spring." Is there any guidance on when "spring" is in terms of months after "fall" vax? I live in Alaska and I can guarantee you that our spring isn't when those committee members are thinking it is. #covid #acip #cdc @augieray
Regulations.gov
https://www.regulations.gov/document/CDC-2024-0001-0001
#vrbpac #cdc #acip
If you are so inclined, the link to leave a public comment about continuing vaccine access. 2 days before they close
Some talking points from @doneford
Believe it or not, comments do matter
#CovidIsNotOver #novavax #cdcSays
#ACIP supports a universal recommendation for #Covid boosters, so the Pfizer & Moderna vaccines will be available within days. Novavax is still working its way through FDA approval. A universal rec means insurance coverage for the shots, for people with insurance. My colleague Jason Mast reports. https://www.statnews.com/2023/09/12/covid-vaccine-new-pfizer-moderna-recommendation/
If anyone is interested in watching the #CDC #ACIP, the meeting is Tuesday, 9/12/23 from 10-4pm Eastern.
“The ACIP develops recommendations for U.S. immunizations, including ages when vaccines should be given, number of doses, time between doses, and precautions and contraindications.”
Eager to hear their discussions on the #COVID19 #vaccines!
COVID-19, Flu and RSV
FDA Resources for the Fall Respiratory Illness Season
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/covid-19-flu-and-rsv
#Flu #influenza #FightFlu #RSV #COVID19 #FDA #CDC #ACIP #COVIDNotDoneWithUs #SARSCoV2 #GetVaccinated #GetBoosted #COVIDIsNotOver
US health authorities want to convey a message about the looming arrival of #RSV, #flu and probably more #Covid: We're on it! #ACIP meets Sept 12 to review new Covid boosters; they should be available soon after. https://www.statnews.com/2023/08/25/us-health-officials-lay-out-plans-covid-rsv-flu/
CDC's vaccine advisory committee, #ACIP, voted today to recommend use of AstraZeneca & Sanofi's Beyfortus, a monoclonal antibody to protect babies against #RSV. Could be a gamechanger. Jason Mast reports. https://www.statnews.com/2023/08/03/cdc-advisers-endorse-rsv-monoclonal-antibody-for-infants-high-risk-young-children/
This could be a game changer for a dreadful disease that affects young children. FDA has approved Beyfortus, the AstraZeneca/Sanofi monoclonal to protect against severe #RSV infection in babies.
#ACIP meets on this on Aug. 3. https://www.statnews.com/2023/07/17/fda-approves-rsv-monoclonal-antibody-for-infants-young-children-at-high-risk/
waiting for summer 
Despondent In Dystopia 