CDC Cuts Experts Out of Panels That Develop Vaccine Policy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has decided to exclude certain groups from participating in the panels that develop vaccine policies. According to an email viewed by Bloomberg, the CDC informed physician groups, public health professionals, and infectious disease experts that they will no longer be invited to assist in reviewing vaccine data and formulating recommendations. This decision by the CDC has raised concerns among the excluded groups, as their expertise and input were previously considered valuable in the decision-making process. The exclusion of these stakeholders may raise questions about the transparency and inclusiveness of the CDC's vaccine policy development. The article does not provide further details on the reasons behind the CDC's decision or the potential impact it may have on the vaccine policy-making process. However, the news highlights a shift in the CDC's approach to involving external experts in this critical area of public health.