AMA statement on ACIP meeting

Statement attributable to:
Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD
American Medical Association Board Member and AMA Liaison to ACIP

“The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice’s (ACIP) new process and recommendations leave parents confused about how best to protect their kids and unable to choose the combined MMRV vaccine for children under 4 years old. The AMA is concerned that this change not only reduces parental choice, but also reflects ACIP’s reliance on selective data in forming its guidance.

“We call on the Administration to ensure ACIP functions as a trusted, evidence-based body so that families can have confidence in its recommendations when making important vaccination decisions.”

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