RFK Jr.’s new CDC vaccine panel will vote June 25–26 on thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative in flu shots. The restructured ACIP replaced 17 members with 8 appointees aligned with Kennedy’s push for transparency and vaccine safety reform. Critics fear reopening the autism link—widely debunked—could erode public trust. Supporters say it’s time for gold-standard science. This decision could reshape U.S. vaccine policy and public perception.
RFK Jr.’s revamped CDC panel votes on mercury-laced vaccine preservative amid autism concerns
