Concerns and criticisms have been raised over the years regarding the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
1990s–early 2000s: Several investigations (including by Congress and the media) looked into whether ACIP members had financial ties to vaccine manufacturers.
In 2000, a U.S. House Government Reform Committee report cri…
Concerns and criticisms have been raised over the years regarding the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
1990s–early 2000s: Several investigations (including by Congress and the media) looked into whether ACIP members had financial ties to vaccine manufacturers.
In 2000, a U.S. House Government Reform Committee report criticized ACIP for:
Allowing members to vote on vaccines produced by companies they had financial ties to.
Insufficient disclosure and waivers of conflicts of interest.
One specific case was about the rotavirus vaccine RotaShield, which was approved but then withdrawn after being linked to intussusception (a bowel disorder).
Concerns and criticisms have been raised over the years regarding the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
1990s–early 2000s: Several investigations (including by Congress and the media) looked into whether ACIP members had financial ties to vaccine manufacturers.
In 2000, a U.S. House Government Reform Committee report criticized ACIP for:
Allowing members to vote on vaccines produced by companies they had financial ties to.
Insufficient disclosure and waivers of conflicts of interest.
One specific case was about the rotavirus vaccine RotaShield, which was approved but then withdrawn after being linked to intussusception (a bowel disorder).