Several major medical groups, including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, have been barred from the CDC's vaccine advisory panel. This follows Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s replacement of the original panel with members expressing vaccine skepticism. While HHS claims experts will still contribute, the groups say their exclusion undermines public trust and jeopardizes vaccine recommendations. The groups cite concerns about transparency and the potential impact on national health.

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