Vaccine Advisory Panel Votes on RSV Vaccine and Flu Shots
CNBC TelevisionJuly 7, 20251 min1,660 views
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- 📌 The ACIP, a vaccine advisory committee, voted 5 to 2 to recommend Merck's RSV shot for newborns in its first decision.
- ⚠️ A new member raised concerns about the safety of immunizations, leading to a lengthy debate, despite the RSV vaccine recommendation not being seen as controversial.
Upcoming Votes and Scrutiny
- 💉 Later today, the panel will vote on flu shots, including those containing thiomersal, a preservative that has been a focus for vaccine skeptics due to mercury exposure fears.
- 🔍 The inclusion of thiomersal on the agenda highlights the increased scrutiny from the new panelists.
New Work Groups and Review Schedules
- 🗓️ The new chairman, Martin Calddorf, announced the formation of two new work groups (subcommittees).
- 👶 One work group will review the childhood vaccine schedule.
- ⏳ The other will review vaccines that have not been reviewed in more than seven years.
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