US vaccine panel drops Covid-19 jab recommendation
US panel stops recommending Covid vaccine for all adults.
Why it matters
- Major shift in US vaccine policy under new leadership by Kennedy Jr.
- Controversy over political influence on scientific decisions.
By the numbers
- Covid-19 vaccine no longer recommended for all adults.
- MMRV vaccine not recommended for kids under 4.
- Hepatitis B vaccine vote delayed for newborns.
The big picture
- Reflects broader changes in US public health approach.
- Debate over scientific authority and politicization after Kennedy Jr. replaced committee members.
What they're saying
- Mixed reactions: some see it as government respecting individual choice, others criticize politicization.
Caveats
- Decision amidst ongoing scientific and political debates.
What’s next
- Future vote on hepatitis B vaccine; potential policy shifts.