Three of the health secretary’s picks to replace fired members of an influential panel that sets U.S. vaccine policies have filed statements in court flagging concerns about vaccines.
Mr. Kennedy said the new vaccine panelists would “exercise independent judgment” and “review safety and efficacy data for the current schedule” of vaccines.
West African nations are struggling to track and treat infections, and experts warn the outbreak is rapidly spreading, while the United States is cutting global vaccination efforts.
The appointments of at least two of the experts are likely to draw an uproar from pro-vaccine groups for their criticism of federal scientists and the Biden administration’s Covid vaccine policies.
The health secretary cited financial conflicts, but a White House official and someone familiar with his thinking said he was also concerned about ties to Democrats.
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