RFK Jr. just appointed 8 new members to the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee.
He says the goal is to restore independence, transparency, and public trust in vaccine science.
Here’s a quick breakdown of who they are—and where they stand on vaccines.
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He says the goal is to restore independence, transparency, and public trust in vaccine science.
Here’s a quick breakdown of who they are—and where they stand on vaccines.
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This is a brief intro to the 8 people RFK Jr. just appointed—feel free to reply with more info on them if you have it🧵
Dr. Robert Malone:
An early contributor to mRNA vaccine research, Malone now argues the tech was misused during the pandemic.
He was banned from Twitter during Covid for warning about spike protein toxicity.
He’s become one of the most vocal critics of mRNA shots in both adults and children.
An early contributor to mRNA vaccine research, Malone now argues the tech was misused during the pandemic.
He was banned from Twitter during Covid for warning about spike protein toxicity.
He’s become one of the most vocal critics of mRNA shots in both adults and children.
Dr. Cody Meissner:
A pediatric infectious disease specialist from Dartmouth, Meissner served on prior FDA and CDC vaccine panels.
He supported Covid vaccines for older adults but raised red flags on risk–benefit for young children.
He’s expressed concerns about how fast mRNA shots were pushed into childhood schedules.
A pediatric infectious disease specialist from Dartmouth, Meissner served on prior FDA and CDC vaccine panels.
He supported Covid vaccines for older adults but raised red flags on risk–benefit for young children.
He’s expressed concerns about how fast mRNA shots were pushed into childhood schedules.
Dr. Joseph Hibbeln:
A psychiatrist and former NIH nutrition scientist, Hibbeln is known for studying how diet affects brain and immune function.
He hasn’t been a public voice on Covid shots, but he’s emphasized natural health over pharmaceutical intervention.
No major record of him discussing mRNA vaccines specifically.
A psychiatrist and former NIH nutrition scientist, Hibbeln is known for studying how diet affects brain and immune function.
He hasn’t been a public voice on Covid shots, but he’s emphasized natural health over pharmaceutical intervention.
No major record of him discussing mRNA vaccines specifically.
Dr. James Pagano:
An emergency medicine physician with over 40 years of clinical experience, Pagano has worked in trauma centers and community hospitals across the country.
He’s served on hospital committees focused on critical care and patient safety, and brings a frontline medical perspective to the new ACIP.
No public statements found on Covid or mRNA vaccines.
I haven’t heard of Dr. Pagano and couldn’t find a picture I was sure was him so please reply if you have an image or more about his stance on vaccines🧵
An emergency medicine physician with over 40 years of clinical experience, Pagano has worked in trauma centers and community hospitals across the country.
He’s served on hospital committees focused on critical care and patient safety, and brings a frontline medical perspective to the new ACIP.
No public statements found on Covid or mRNA vaccines.
I haven’t heard of Dr. Pagano and couldn’t find a picture I was sure was him so please reply if you have an image or more about his stance on vaccines🧵
Dr. Vicky Pebsworth:
A nurse and public health PhD who previously advised the FDA on vaccine safety.
She’s advocated for better informed consent and more research into long-term effects.
She’s expressed caution about mRNA vaccines, particularly regarding adverse event tracking.
A nurse and public health PhD who previously advised the FDA on vaccine safety.
She’s advocated for better informed consent and more research into long-term effects.
She’s expressed caution about mRNA vaccines, particularly regarding adverse event tracking.
Dr. Michael Ross:
An OB-GYN with experience on CDC cancer prevention panels, Ross brings maternal health expertise.
He hasn’t been a major public figure in the Covid vaccine debate.
No known statements on mRNA vaccines, but his focus may shape pregnancy vaccine policy.
An OB-GYN with experience on CDC cancer prevention panels, Ross brings maternal health expertise.
He hasn’t been a major public figure in the Covid vaccine debate.
No known statements on mRNA vaccines, but his focus may shape pregnancy vaccine policy.
Dr. Retsef Levi:
A professor at MIT Sloan, Levi analyzes health systems using risk management and data science.
He’s spoken out on vaccine side effect data being mismanaged and underreported.
He’s been highly critical of mRNA technology rollout without transparent long-term trials.
A professor at MIT Sloan, Levi analyzes health systems using risk management and data science.
He’s spoken out on vaccine side effect data being mismanaged and underreported.
He’s been highly critical of mRNA technology rollout without transparent long-term trials.
Dr. Martin Kulldorff:
An epidemiologist formerly at Harvard, Kulldorff helped write the Great Barrington Declaration against lockdowns and mandates.
He publicly opposed Covid vaccine mandates and criticized CDC policy.
He’s questioned the long-term safety of mRNA platforms, especially for young people.
An epidemiologist formerly at Harvard, Kulldorff helped write the Great Barrington Declaration against lockdowns and mandates.
He publicly opposed Covid vaccine mandates and criticized CDC policy.
He’s questioned the long-term safety of mRNA platforms, especially for young people.
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