CDC Forgets to Renew Vaccine Advisory Committee, Hits Undo Button
Published Date: 5/19/2026
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Summary
The CDC is officially bringing back the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for another two years after a paperwork mix-up caused a brief pause. This committee helps guide vaccine decisions that affect everyone’s health, so its return keeps important vaccine advice on track without extra costs or delays. The re-establishment shows the CDC’s commitment to keeping us safe and informed about immunizations.
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ACIP sets Vaccines for Children list
The ACIP will establish and periodically review the list of vaccines and schedules for children and adolescents eligible to receive vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program under Section 1928 of the Social Security Act. The Secretary and the CDC Director use the ACIP-established list for the purchase, delivery, and administration of pediatric vaccines in the VFC Program.
ACIP vaccine recommendations must be covered
If the CDC Director adopts vaccine recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), those recommendations must be covered by applicable health plans under Section 2713 of the Public Health Service Act (the Affordable Care Act). This means vaccines the ACIP recommends and the CDC Director adopts will be required coverage for plans subject to that law.
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