CDC ACIP Meeting: June 25-26, 2025 – Vaccine Updates & New Members

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday and Thursday, June 25-26, 2025, at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This meeting comes after a significant overhaul of the committee itself, announced earlier this month by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., intended to bolster public trust in vaccine science. The move involved removing the 17 existing members and appointing eight recent individuals to the ACIP.

The ACIP plays a crucial role in shaping the nation’s immunization policies. It’s comprised of leading medical and public health experts who review scientific data and vote on recommendations for vaccine employ in the United States. These recommendations aren’t mandates, but they heavily influence clinical practice guidelines and are often adopted by state and local health departments. More information about the ACIP and its meetings can be found on the CDC website.

A Committee Reset and Renewed Focus

The recent changes to the ACIP reflect a broader effort to address concerns about vaccine confidence, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Kennedy Jr.’s announcement of a “clean sweep” of the committee signaled a desire for a fresh perspective and a renewed commitment to transparency. The CDC removed all previous members and replaced them with eight new appointees. Details about the new members, their expertise, and backgrounds are available through the Department of Health and Human Services. This announcement and further details can be found on Cision.

Meeting Logistics and Public Engagement

The June 25-26 meeting will run from 10 a.m. To 5:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday and 8 a.m. To 1 p.m. ET on Thursday. It will be held at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. For media interested in attending in person, credentials must be requested from [email protected] by Tuesday, June 24 at 1 p.m. ET.

The meeting is also open to the public via live webcast, with a link expected to be available on the ACIP website on Wednesday morning. The ACIP website serves as the central hub for meeting information, including the draft agenda. Public engagement is a vital component of the ACIP’s work. Members of the public have two avenues for providing input: written comments submitted through regulations.gov and oral public comment during ACIP meetings.

Submitting Public Comment

For the March 18-19, 2026 ACIP meeting, the docket (CDC-2026-0199) will be open for written comments from March 2–12, 2026. All submissions must be made via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and include the agency name and docket number. Requests to make oral public comment are strongly encouraged and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on March 12, 2026. There will be no opportunity to register for oral comment after this deadline. All submitted comments will be publicly posted on regulations.gov.

What to Expect from ACIP Meetings

ACIP meetings typically involve presentations from researchers, clinicians, and public health officials on the latest data related to vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccine safety and effectiveness. The committee then deliberates and votes on recommendations, which are subsequently published and disseminated to healthcare providers and the public. The process is designed to be transparent and evidence-based, although, as with any scientific endeavor, uncertainties and limitations exist.

It’s important to remember that ACIP recommendations are not legally binding mandates. However, they carry significant weight and are often incorporated into state and local immunization requirements. The CDC provides resources to help healthcare professionals and the public understand and implement ACIP recommendations.

The upcoming June meeting will likely address a range of topics related to vaccine policy and implementation. Specific agenda items will be detailed on the ACIP website as they develop into available. The committee’s work is ongoing, with additional meetings planned for October 2026 and February and October 2027. Stay updated on ACIP’s schedule and recommendations through the CDC website.