The US Department of Health (HHS) has removed a member of its vaccine injury advisory panel. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is considering changes to the federal program to compensate for these injuries. As a result, he dismissed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which makes government vaccination recommendations[1][4][6][8]. Kennedy stated that the committee suffered from conflicts of interest, as most of the members received money from pharmaceutical companies[1]. The decision came shortly after he withdrew the recommendation to vaccinate healthy children and pregnant women against COVID-19 without consultation[1]. Experts warn that this move could lead to an increase in predictable diseases[1]. Kennedy promised to replace the members with his own nominees, the committee's next meeting is scheduled for June 25[1]. It is not yet known who will replace the dismissed members[1].