1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The recent decision to remove all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is deeply concerning and risks undermining decades of evidence-based vaccination policy in the United States. ACIP plays a crucial role in maintaining public trust by providing independent, scientific guidance on vaccine schedules and recommendations. Dismissing the entire committee appears to be an attempt to replace well-qualified experts with individuals who align with unsubstantiated anti-vaccine views. This threatens to erode public confidence in vaccines at a time when vaccination rates are already dropping for many preventable diseases. I urge you to remove RFK Jr. from office, as his actions demonstrate a dangerous disregard for scientific evidence and public health expertise. Maintaining an independent expert committee is essential to upholding scientific integrity and promoting vaccination as a cornerstone of disease prevention efforts.