Health Secretary Overhauls ACIP Regulations After Court Challenge

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overhauls ACIP regulations post court decision.
Judge Brian Murphy criticized Kennedy's committee appointments for lacking expertise and violating the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
New ACIP rules prioritize geographic balance and specialty areas over strict scientific criteria.
Proposed ACIP rules require at least two members with vaccine-injured advocacy experience.
Spokesperson Andrew Nixon claims changes are procedural updates, but the Department ignored Ars Technica inquiries.
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