Vaccine Policy Debate Intensifies After Florida Doctor's CDC Appointment
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-02-16T06:03:06.251Z
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A St. Petersburg, Florida, OB-GYN's appointment to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has ignited a national debate over the politicization of public health institutions. Dr....
A St. Petersburg, Florida, OB-GYN's appointment to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has ignited a national debate over the politicization of public health institutions. Dr. Kimberly Biss's appointment to the ACIP in January 2026 was part of a complete overhaul of the committee by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to Minneapolis Media (town.news). All prior members were replaced.
Minneapolis Media (town.news) reports that the ACIP overhaul involved removing expe
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