Vaccine panel urges more protection against RSV, meningitis and chikungunya

A panel of federal health experts on Wednesday recommended expanded vaccine options for several diseases, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), meningitis and a mosquito-borne illness called chikungunya. The panel, known as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), makes vaccine use recommendations to the director of the U.S.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Associated Press reported. These recommendations are almost always approved. But recent leadership changes at the CDC may complicate next steps.



Acting Director Susan Monarez, who is President Donald Trump's pick to lead the CDC, awaits U.S. Senate confirmation.

Until that happens, she has recused herself from regular duties due to federal law regarding vaccines. According to two CDC officials who spoke anonymously, decisions may now fall to U.S.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist.

The new recommendations include: More information: Learn more about vaccines at the Mayo Clinic . © 2025 HealthDay . All rights reserved.

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