US health officials have ousted leading medical organizations from vaccine recommendation workgroups. The decision, confirmed by a federal official following a Bloomberg report, affects groups like the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The move, attributed to Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), is criticized for potentially fragmenting vaccine guidance and undermining public trust. The organizations involved expressed concern about the lack of transparency and potential negative impact on public health, urging reconsideration.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.