In a bold shake-up, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has seen some fresh faces. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed Dr. Adam Urato and Dr. Kimberly Biss to the committee, signaling a major shift in immunization policy. Dr. Urato, an OB-GYN who specializes in maternal-fetal medicine, and Dr. Biss, who practices in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, are now part of the team. They join a restructured panel that has been through some serious changes.
Remember June 2025? That’s when Secretary Kennedy fired all the previous ACIP members. Yep, every single one. The goal? Restore public trust and cut down on conflicts of interest.
Now, with new members like Urato and Biss on board, the panel aims to align with views on vaccine safety and transparency. This isn’t just a random reshuffle—it’s part of President Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.
The revamped ACIP, featuring Urato and Biss, is set to prioritize vaccine safety and transparency under Trump’s health agenda.
The revamped ACIP now consists of members with solid clinical expertise. They aren’t just playing with dogma; they’re focused on gold-standard science. The panel meets three times a year, reviewing data and voting on recommendations.
Upcoming meetings are scheduled for December 2025, February 2026, and June 2026, all open to the public via live webcasts. Because who wouldn’t want to watch a meeting about vaccines online?
Earlier this year, the reconstituted panel even revised the CDC childhood immunization schedule. They’re taking a hard look at long-standing recommendations, and it’s clear they’re not afraid to challenge the status quo.
The aim? Make decisions based on actual evidence, not just what’s been said before. This is a big deal. With fresh faces and a fresh perspective, the ACIP is set to make waves in vaccine policy. It’s about time they shook things up.
