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Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

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ACIP is an advisory committee that provides recommendations on vaccine use to the CDC based on expert input from medical and public health professionals.

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CCI Score: Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

-3.65

-12.73%

Latest Event

Political Overhaul of ACIP

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the removal of all 17 members of ACIP, the independent vaccine advisory committee, a move that threatens the credibility and independence of public health recommendations.

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Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices is currently rated as a Bystander.

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Companies scoring here do little to oppose authoritarianism. Their inaction results in a passive endorsement of the status quo, as they neither actively resist oppression nor contribute to overt support for it.

Latest Events

  • Political Overhaul of ACIP Logo
    JUN
    09
    2025

    Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the removal of all 17 members of ACIP, the independent vaccine advisory committee, a move that threatens the credibility and independence of public health recommendations.

  • RFK Jr. Dismisses 17 ACIP Members Logo
    JUN
    09
    2025

    Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) as part of a complete overhaul, claiming the need to re-establish public confidence in vaccine science amid allegations of conflicts of interest and lack of transparency. The move, detailed in Newsweek, reflects a politically charged intervention that could undermine established scientific advisory processes.

  • -50

    Executive Political Engagement

    June 9

    The decision to dismiss all 17 ACIP members by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is seen as a politically motivated maneuver under the guise of restoring public trust. Given the established role of ACIP in ensuring transparency and evidence-based vaccine policy, this executive intervention undermines the integrity of public health advisory processes, raising concerns about partisan interference and the erosion of scientific oversight.

    RFK Jr. Cuts 17 CDC Vaccine Advisers in Complete Overhaul

  • HHS Reconstitutes ACIP to Restore Trust in Vaccine Science Logo
    JUN
    09
    2025

    On June 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services removed all 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) and announced plans to appoint new members. This move is framed as a bold step to restore public trust by ensuring that vaccine policy is guided by transparent, evidence‐based science rather than industry profit-taking or locked-in ideologies.

  • +70

    Executive Political Engagement

    June 9

    This event reflects executive political engagement, as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the administration are actively reshaping the committee with the aim of re-establishing unbiased, transparent scientific advisory processes. By removing previously appointed members who were seen as aligning with a locked-in public health ideology, the reconstitution is positioned as an effort to depoliticize vaccine recommendations and restore public trust, aligning with anti-authoritarian, transparent governance.

    HHS Takes Bold Step to Restore Public Trust in Vaccines by Reconstituting ACIP

  • ACIP Entire Committee Ousted Amid Politicized Vaccine Policy Shift Logo
    JUN
    09
    2025

    On June 9, 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed every member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a body known for its evidence‐based vaccine recommendations and rigorous conflict of interest disclosures. This politically driven replacement raises concerns about undermining independent public health guidance in favor of partisan objectives.

  • +80

    Public and Political Behavior

    June 9

    ACIP has historically maintained high standards in its scientific and evidence-based advisory role. The complete removal of its members by an influential political figure known for controversial stances on vaccines represents an act of political interference intended to undermine independent expertise. This event underscores the danger of politicizing public health, thereby aligning with anti-authoritarian and anti-fascist principles by highlighting the loss of independent oversight.

    RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee - AP News

  • ACIP Conflicts of Interest Undermine Vaccine Policy Integrity Logo
    MAR
    10
    2025

    An investigation reveals that several ACIP members hold significant, and at times undisclosed, financial ties to major pharmaceutical companies. This self-reporting system for conflicts of interest raises serious questions about the integrity of vaccine recommendations made by the committee, with potential global consequences for public health policy.

  • -60

    Public and Political Behavior

    June 9

    ACIP's reliance on self-disclosure of conflicts of interest, despite clear ties to pharmaceutical products and evidence of a revolving door dynamic, compromises transparent and unbiased public health decision-making. This undermines public trust and democratic accountability, aligning with concerns over authoritarian influence in regulatory bodies.

    Betrayal of Public Trust: ACIP Members’ Conflicts of Interest and the Global Impact of Their Decisions

  • -70

    Regulatory Capture

    June 9

    The article highlights a disturbing pattern of regulatory capture, where ACIP members with pharmaceutical affiliations partake in decision-making that may later benefit their private financial interests. This revolving door dynamic compromises the legitimacy of the committee's recommendations and reflects broader structural failures in safeguarding public policy from corporate influence.

    Betrayal of Public Trust: ACIP Members’ Conflicts of Interest and the Global Impact of Their Decisions

  • Exposure of ACIP Conflicts of Interest Logo
    MAR
    07
    2025

    On March 7, 2025, the CDC launched a publicly accessible database disclosing conflicts of interest among members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), highlighting industry ties and previous participation in clinical trials funded by drug companies. This move, aimed at increasing transparency, also opened the door for partisan criticism regarding the committee’s susceptibility to influence.

  • -40

    Public and Political Behavior

    June 9

    The public disclosure of ACIP members’ conflicts of interest, while ostensibly increasing transparency, also exposes the committee to politicization and questions over its impartiality. Critics argue that such detailed disclosures could be used to undermine trust in the committee’s vaccine recommendations, potentially fueling partisan agendas and eroding the credibility of public health policy.

    CDC posts 'conflicts of interest' database on vaccine advisory group

  • ACIP Conflict of Interest Disclosure Process Logo
    JAN
    01
    2024

    The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices requires its members to declare any potential or perceived conflicts of interest and mandates recusal from discussions and votes on related matters. This transparency measure is designed to prevent undue influence and maintain ethical standards in vaccine advisory recommendations.

  • +60

    Public and Political Behavior

    June 9

    The disclosure process enhances public accountability by ensuring that members' possible conflicts are transparently managed, thus supporting democratic oversight and countering undue influence in public health policy.

    Conflicts of Interest Disclosures of ACIP Members

  • +70

    Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

    June 9

    The established procedure for disclosing conflicts of interest and enforcing recusal protocols reinforces ethical standards within the advisory committee, thereby reducing the likelihood of opaque decision-making processes influenced by special interests.

    Conflicts of Interest Disclosures of ACIP Members

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