The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), restructured by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., postponed votes on hepatitis B birth dose and voted to remove MMRV vaccine recommendations for young children. The panel emphasized individualized discussions about risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations for people six months and older, aiming to maintain insurance coverage while reflecting ongoing safety and efficacy debates. These decisions have sparked widespread debate about vaccine policy and public health communication.