Health‘It’s a mess right now’: RFK’s sweeping changes leave new vaccines in limbo

Experts say US vaccine guidance and access are facing prolonged uncertainty after health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr overhauled policy and replaced members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. A court halted the changes, but Kennedy has not nominated new members, leaving the committee unable to issue recommendations. The newly approved Moderna mRNA flu shot is not recommended by ACIP, leaving some recipients with out-of-pocket costs; insurance coverage could be delayed until January 2029 if no recommendation comes by year’s end.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-26 11:00Original