Preserving scientific integrity in vaccine policy: the role of, and risk to, the CDC's advisory committee on immunization practices

https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-25-02806

Annals of Internal Medicine

In 1964, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services established the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) as a trusted, transparent, and evidence-based public body charged with making vaccine recommendations. Operating under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ACIP has played a vital role in ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and appropriate use of vaccines. Its recommendations influence public health policy, clinical practice, insurance coverage, and ultimately the lives of millions of Americans.