U.S.Health Officials Exclude Major Medical Groups.


U.S.Health Officials Exclude Major Medical Groups.

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U.S.Health Officials Exclude Major Medical Groups.

Health officials in the U.S. have made a change. They will not ask some medical groups for help with vaccines. These groups used to give advice about vaccines.

Many organizations are affected by this change. Some are the American Medical Association and others. One doctor, William Schaffner, is worried about this decision. He said it could make vaccine advice confusing.

The email said these groups have special interests. They may have a bias because of who they represent. A health official said this information is correct.

The ACIP makes suggestions for vaccines. The CDC uses these ideas for vaccine use. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a leader in health. He changed the ACIP and chose new members.

Workgroups have experts from different groups. They look at data and create vaccine plans. The medical groups are not happy about this change. They think it is dangerous for people's health.


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What change did health officials in the U.S. make regarding vaccines?

They will not ask some medical groups for help with vaccines.

Who is worried about the decision to not ask medical groups for help?

Doctor William Schaffner is worried about this decision.

What do the workgroups do?

They look at data and create vaccine plans.


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