Since 1964, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, also called ACIP, has helped ensure routine vaccinations are accessible to children and adults.

Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy appointed eight brand-new members to the committee. They’ll be gathering for the first time over the next two days to make their recommendations on several vaccines.

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With public health experts voicing significant concerns, KSTP Health Expert Dr. Archelle Georgiou highlights what to listen for and how the committee’s decisions may affect you.

Dr. Georgius explains why the ASIP committee’s recommendations are so important, what vaccines they’re reviewing this year, what vaccines are still available if ACIP doesn’t vote to approve them for prevention and also gives recommendations for viewers in the video player above.

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