Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which serves as a key advisory body to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine policy. Kennedy stated his intention to 're-establish public confidence' in shots.
Experts in public health and law have criticized the move, stating it undermines science, disrupts a trusted regulatory process, and could increase public distrust in vaccinations and federal health agencies. This action introduces significant uncertainty for vaccine manufacturers like Pfizer regarding future vaccine recommendations and market dynamics.
The firing of the ACIP members is the latest in a series of steps taken by Secretary Kennedy that public health experts warn could erode U.S. immunization rates and impact the nation's ability to respond to vaccine-preventable diseases. The potential impact on Pfizer's vaccine portfolio, including Comirnaty and Abrysvo, remains a concern for investors.
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