CDC Advisers Turn Focus to Aluminum in Vaccines

A common adjuvant in vaccines is under scrutiny by a panel that has initiated multiple changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations this year.

CDC Advisers Turn Focus to Aluminum in Vaccines

TL;DR

  • Aluminum salts, a common vaccine adjuvant, are under scrutiny.
  • The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is conducting the review.
  • This follows multiple changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations this year.
  • The review was initiated by ACIP members on December 5th.