LIVE: ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES, DAY 1

It is a pivotal moment as the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) convenes for its first meeting since the sweeping overhaul of its voting members. Among the new appointees is mRNA pioneer Dr. Robert Malone, bringing fresh eyes and critical expertise to the table. The committee is set to review new data on both the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine and the RSV vaccine, with public comment also scheduled, offering a rare opportunity for citizens’ voices to be heard. All eyes are on this 2-day landmark meeting as it may signal a major shift in the nation’s vaccine policy direction.