Doctors face-palm as RFK Jr.’s top vaccine advisor questions need for polio shot

January 27, 2026

TL;DR

Kirk Milhoan, chair of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, expressed skepticism about established science and made false claims about vaccine risks on a podcast.
Milhoan questioned the necessity of routine vaccinations, including those for measles and polio, and linked vaccines to allergies, asthma, and eczema.
The American Medical Association (AMA) strongly condemned Milhoan's statements, calling them a dangerous step backward and emphasizing that vaccines have saved millions of lives.
In light of differing recommendations, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released an updated vaccine schedule that is endorsed by multiple medical organizations and differs significantly from the CDC's recent overhaul.
The AAP stated that its recommendations are rooted in science and in the best interest of children's health, differing from the CDC's schedule which they believe departs from medical evidence.

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