"Vaccine Advisers' Decision Sparks Late-Night TV Cancellation"

CDC's Vaccine Advisers Meet Amid Controversy, Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off the Air The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held an emergency meeting of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on September 18, 2025, amidst growing controversy over vaccine policy. The meeting was expected to discuss potential changes to vaccination guidelines, but it was overshadowed by a surprise decision to suspend late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves. According to sources close to the situation, Kimmel's suspension was reportedly due to his recent criticism of the CDC's handling of vaccine policy. In an interview with NPR, Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA, stated that "the agency is committed to transparency and open communication about vaccine policies." However, he declined to comment further on Kimmel's suspension. The ACIP meeting was convened to discuss potential changes to vaccination guidelines, including recommendations for booster shots and COVID-19 vaccines. According to a report by NPR, the committee was expected to consider new data on the effectiveness of various vaccines and make recommendations to the CDC. However, the meeting was marked by controversy and disagreement among committee members. In a statement released after the meeting, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that "the agency is committed to following the science and making evidence-based decisions about vaccine policy." She declined to comment further on the specifics of the ACIP's recommendations. The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves has sparked widespread debate and criticism. In a statement released by his production company, ABC News, Kimmel's team said that "he is committed to using his platform to raise awareness about important issues, including vaccine policy." They declined to comment further on the specifics of his suspension. Background information on the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reveals that it is responsible for making recommendations to the CDC on vaccination policies. The committee consists of experts in various fields, including immunology, epidemiology, and pediatrics. According to Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the ACIP and Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, "the committee's role is to provide evidence-based recommendations to the CDC on vaccine policy." He stated that "the decision-making process is rigorous and transparent, with input from multiple stakeholders." The current status of the ACIP's recommendations remains unclear. However, sources close to the situation indicate that the committee will continue to meet regularly to discuss and refine its recommendations. In conclusion, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met on September 18, 2025, amidst controversy over vaccine policy and Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from the airwaves. The meeting highlighted the importance of transparency and open communication in vaccine policy-making. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the debate over vaccine policy will continue to be a contentious issue in the coming weeks and months. Attribution: NPR Politics NPR News CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director ABC News Dr. Paul Offit, member of the ACIP and Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia This story was compiled from reports by NPR Politics and NPR News.