48-Hour Update: Previously Listed June 24-26 Meeting No Longer Appears on Official Calendar; Next Meeting Now Shows October 21-23, 2026
Published: June 3, 2026
By: Zeeshan Khan
Reading time: 13 minutes
Category: Public Health / Government Policy / Vaccines
Note: June 3, 2026 – This is an update to the May 29, 2026 article: The Vaccine Data Blackout: Pediatric Death Review Clarified as June ACIP Meeting Remains Listed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 3, 2026 – Five days after the May 29 article noted that the June 24-26, 2026 ACIP meeting remained listed on the CDC website despite a court stay, the meeting has been removed. As of June 3, 2026, the CDC’s official Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting information page no longer lists the June 24-26 meeting. The page now shows the next upcoming meeting as October 21-23, 2026.
This 48-hour update covers the removal of the June meeting from the CDC calendar, the unchanged status of ACIP membership and the court stay, the continued paralysis of the USPSTF, and the ongoing blockage of vaccine safety studies.
The Essentials: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How (Last 48 Hours)
Who: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP); the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the Office of Biostatistics and Pharmacovigilance (OBPV); the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF); and the federal court system.
What: The June 24-26, 2026 ACIP meeting has been removed from the CDC website. The next listed meeting is now October 21-23, 2026. ACIP remains without appointed members. The court stay prohibiting ACIP from taking action remains in effect. The USPSTF remains paralyzed with no new appointments announced. All previously blocked vaccine studies remain unpublished.
When: The June 24-26, 2026 meeting was listed on the CDC website as of May 29, 2026. As of June 3, 2026, that meeting no longer appears. The October 21-23, 2026 meeting is now listed as the next scheduled meeting.
Where: These developments apply to federal vaccine advisory committees operating out of the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia, and HHS in Washington, D.C., affecting national vaccine policy for all 50 states.
Why (Immediate Cause): The removal of the June meeting suggests the meeting will not proceed as originally scheduled. No official announcement explaining the removal has been issued by the CDC or HHS as of June 3, 2026.
How (Mechanism): The CDC website is the official public portal for ACIP meeting information. The removal of a previously listed meeting from that portal indicates a change in scheduling. The court stay from the March 2026 ruling remains in effect, prohibiting ACIP from issuing recommendations.
Specific Updates in the Last 48 Hours (June 2–3, 2026)
1. June 24-26, 2026 ACIP Meeting Removed from CDC Website
As of May 29, 2026, the June 24-26, 2026 ACIP meeting was still listed on the CDC website despite the court stay that prohibits the committee from taking action. As of June 3, 2026, that meeting has been removed.
Current CDC Website Status: The CDC’s ACIP meeting information page no longer shows the June 24-26, 2026 meeting. The next meeting now listed is October 21-23, 2026.
No Official Explanation: As of June 3, 2026, the CDC and HHS have not issued any public announcement explaining why the June meeting was removed or whether it has been cancelled, postponed, or simply unlisted.
Significance: The removal is a concrete change from the status reported on May 29. Experts had been “keeping a close eye on this to see whether the meeting will still happen.” The removal suggests it will not proceed as scheduled.
2. ACIP Status: Valid Charter, No Members, Court Stay in Effect (Unchanged)
The removal of the June meeting does not change the underlying status of ACIP. As of June 3, 2026:
| Metric | Status as of June 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Charter status | VALID – Re-established May 19, 2026, for two years |
| Committee members | NONE – Membership to be determined |
| March court ruling | IN EFFECT – Blocks previous Kennedy appointees |
| Administration appeal | PENDING – Appeal of March ruling continues |
| Next meeting listed | OCTOBER 21-23, 2026 on CDC website |
Implication: Even if the October meeting proceeds as listed, ACIP cannot issue recommendations while the court stay remains in effect. The committee also cannot function without appointed members.
3. FDA Pediatric Death Review Findings Unchanged (Confirmed)
The FDA pediatric death review findings reported in the May 29 article remain confirmed and unchanged as of June 3, 2026.
Confirmed Classification of the 96 Pediatric Deaths:
| Classification | Number of Deaths |
|---|---|
| Definitely related to vaccination | 0 |
| Likely related to vaccination | 2 |
| Possibly related to vaccination | 5 |
| Unlikely related to vaccination | 62 |
| Unable to be assessed | 27 |
Demographics of the Seven Cases Classified as “Likely” or “Possible”:
- Age range: 7 to 16 years (median age 13)
- Time to symptom onset: Median of 3 days post-vaccination
- Vaccine type: All cases followed Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination
- Clinical presentation: All seven cases involved cardiac events
Important Distinction: The WHO-UMC causality framework explicitly states that “likely” and “possible” classifications cannot definitely prove a link between a drug or vaccine and a particular adverse event. The FDA report explicitly states that it “does not constitute a benefit-risk analysis” and does not recommend changing who should receive vaccination.
4. USPSTF Remains Paralyzed – No Appointments Announced (Unchanged)
The USPSTF nomination period closed on May 23, 2026. As of June 3, 2026, no new appointments have been announced.
| Metric | Status as of June 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Nomination period | CLOSED (as of May 23, 2026) |
| Total positions | 16 |
| Current vacancies | 8 (half of all positions) |
| Last meeting | Over one year ago |
| Fired vice-chairs | 2 (Dr. John Wong and Dr. Esa Davis) |
| Reapplication status | Both reapplied for non-leadership positions |
| New appointments announced | NONE |
| Next meeting scheduled | NONE |
5. Blocked Vaccine Studies Remain Unpublished (Unchanged)
All vaccine safety and effectiveness studies previously reported as blocked remain unpublished as of June 3, 2026.
| Study | Status as of June 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 vaccine safety study (4.2 million patients) | NOT PUBLISHED |
| Shingles vaccine (Shingrix) safety abstracts | NOT SUBMITTED to conference |
| CDC MMWR COVID-19 effectiveness report | NOT PUBLISHED |
Harvard Expert Response (Unchanged): Dr. Aaron S. Kesselheim, Harvard University medical professor, called the FDA’s request to pull the COVID vaccine safety study an act of “censorship” and added: “At any other time in history, this would be a major scandal that would lead to congressional hearings and resignations of leadership, and I hope that’s what happens next.”
6. CMS Data Reporting Change Remains in Effect (Unchanged)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data reporting change remains in effect as of June 3, 2026. States are still not required to report childhood immunization status for the nearly 40% of American children covered by Medicaid and CHIP.
Comparison: Before (May 29 Article) and After (June 3 – Current)
| Issue | As of May 29, 2026 (Article) | As of June 3, 2026 (Current) |
|---|---|---|
| June 24-26, 2026 ACIP meeting | STILL LISTED on CDC website | REMOVED – No longer appears |
| Next ACIP meeting listed | June 24-26, 2026 | OCTOBER 21-23, 2026 |
| Official explanation for removal | Not applicable | NONE – No announcement issued |
| ACIP charter status | VALID – Re-established May 19 | VALID – Unchanged |
| ACIP members | NONE – To be determined | NONE – No appointments announced |
| March court ruling | IN EFFECT | IN EFFECT – Unchanged |
| USPSTF appointments | NONE announced as of May 29 | NONE – No appointments announced |
| USPSTF vacancies | 8 of 16 | 8 of 16 – Unchanged |
| Blocked vaccine studies | BLOCKED – Unpublished | BLOCKED – Unpublished |
| CMS data reporting | Voluntary – Unchanged | VOLUNTARY – Unchanged |
Timeline of Key Events (Updated Through June 3, 2026)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | Kennedy ousts all 17 ACIP members |
| December 2025 | FACA amended – new public notification requirements |
| March 2026 | Federal judge blocks Kennedy’s ACIP appointments; ruling questioned qualifications |
| April 6, 2026 | Initial charter renewal notice filed |
| May 11, 2026 | FDA blocks vaccine safety studies |
| May 14, 2026 | Kennedy signs new charter (scales back expertise requirements) |
| May 18, 2026 | New charter notice filed in Federal Register (re-establishes ACIP) |
| May 19, 2026 | New charter becomes effective |
| May 19, 2026 | Kennedy fires USPSTF vice-chairs (Drs. Wong and Davis) |
| May 21, 2026 | HHS withdraws May 14 charter citing “administrative error” |
| May 23, 2026 | USPSTF nomination period closes |
| May 26, 2026 | Federal Register notice publicly accessible |
| May 27, 2026 | Professor Reiss confirms withdrawal was a procedural violation |
| May 28, 2026 | CIDRAP publishes analysis of FDA pediatric death review |
| May 29, 2026 | Article published noting June ACIP meeting still listed |
| June 3, 2026 | June ACIP meeting removed from CDC website |
Why This Matters to the Average Person (Updated for June 3)
These developments affect every American who relies on vaccines, preventive health screenings, or the integrity of federal scientific advisory committees.
The June ACIP Meeting Is No Longer Listed: The committee that determines which vaccines are recommended for children and adults had a June meeting listed on the CDC website as recently as May 29. As of June 3, that meeting has been removed. The next listed meeting is now October 21-23, 2026. No official explanation has been provided. The court stay prohibiting ACIP from taking action remains in effect, and the committee still has no appointed members.
ACIP Has a Charter – But Cannot Function: ACIP has a valid charter re-established on May 19, 2026, for a two-year period. However, the committee cannot meet or issue guidance until members are appointed in compliance with the March court ruling. As of June 3, no members have been appointed. The court stay remains in effect.
USPSTF Remains Paralyzed – No End in Sight: The task force that determines which preventive services must be covered with no out-of-pocket costs under the Affordable Care Act remains unable to function. With no meetings in over a year, half the positions vacant, and no appointments announced nearly two weeks after the nomination period closed, no new recommendations are being developed.
Blocked Studies Leave the Public in the Dark: The 4.2 million-patient COVID-19 safety study, the Shingrix safety abstracts, and the CDC MMWR effectiveness report remain unpublished. The public cannot make fully informed decisions about vaccination without access to these studies.
Arguments In Favor of the Administration’s Actions (Updated)
Supporters of the administration’s approach argue that the pediatric death review demonstrates ongoing safety surveillance and that the ACIP charter has been corrected.
- Safety Surveillance Is Working: The FDA OBPV conducted a thorough review of pediatric deaths and found zero classified as “definite.” The review recommended a class safety labeling change, which truthfully reflects the situation.
- Error Identified and Corrected: The administration identified a procedural deficiency, withdrew the non-compliant charter, and filed a compliant notice on May 18. This demonstrates a willingness to follow the law.
- ACIP Has Been Re-Established: Contrary to concerns that the committee would remain defunct, the administration has re-established ACIP with a two-year charter.
Arguments Against the Administration’s Actions (Updated)
Critics argue that the correction does not resolve the underlying concerns about political control of science.
- The June Meeting Removal Is Unexplained: As of June 3, the CDC has provided no official explanation for why the June 24-26 meeting was removed from the website. The lack of transparency raises questions about the status of federal vaccine advisory processes.
- ACIP Has No Members and a Court Stay Remains in Effect: While the charter is now valid, the committee has no members. The October meeting is listed, but ACIP cannot act while the court stay remains in effect.
- The Violation Was Substantive, Not a Minor Timing Error: The administration failed to provide a required written statement on public interest and failed to publish proper public notice. This was not a simple administrative oversight.
- USPSTF Remains Paralyzed: The nomination period closed on May 23. As of June 3, no new appointments have been announced. The task force has not met in over a year.
- Blocked Studies Remain Suppressed: The FDA and CDC have not released the blocked vaccine safety and effectiveness studies.
Current Status Summary (As of June 3, 2026, 14:00 EST)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the June 24-26, 2026 ACIP meeting still listed on the CDC website? | NO – Removed as of June 3, 2026 |
| What is the next ACIP meeting listed on the CDC website? | OCTOBER 21-23, 2026 |
| Has the CDC or HHS issued an explanation for the removal? | NO – No official announcement as of June 3 |
| Has ACIP been formally re-established? | YES – Charter effective May 19, 2026 |
| Does ACIP have members? | NO – Membership to be determined; no appointments announced |
| Is the March court ruling still in effect? | YES – Remains in effect; administration has appealed |
| How many pediatric deaths were classified as “definite” in the FDA review? | 0 – Zero deaths classified as definitely caused by vaccination |
| How many were classified as “likely” or “possible”? | 7 total (2 likely, 5 possible) |
| Is the USPSTF nomination period open? | NO – Closed May 23, 2026 |
| How many USPSTF positions are vacant? | 8 of 16 |
| Have new USPSTF appointments been announced? | NO – None as of June 3, 2026 |
| Did FDA block vaccine studies? | YES – COVID and shingles vaccine safety studies remain unpublished |
| Has the CMS data reporting requirement been restored? | NO – Remains voluntary |
What Happens Next (Updated for June 3)
Immediate term (hours to days):
- The CDC or HHS may issue an explanation for the removal of the June ACIP meeting from the website
- Secretary Kennedy may announce USPSTF appointments – no announcements made nearly two weeks after nomination period closed
- Further analysis of the FDA pediatric death review will likely continue
Short term (weeks):
- The court’s stay on ACIP action remains in effect; ACIP cannot issue recommendations unless the stay is lifted
- The administration’s appeal of the March court ruling continues
- ACIP membership must be finalized in compliance with the March court ruling – but no timeline has been announced
Long term (months):
- The October 21-23, 2026 ACIP meeting is now listed; its status will depend on whether members are appointed and the court stay is lifted by then
- The cumulative effect of CMS data removal, delayed ACIP meetings, USPSTF vacancies, and blocked studies could accelerate declines in vaccination rates and preventive care utilization
- Congressional oversight hearings may be requested
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – ACIP meeting information page accessed June 3, 2026 – June 24-26, 2026 meeting no longer listed; October 21-23, 2026 now shown as next meeting
- CIDRAP (May 28, 2026) – “Manufacturing a scandal: What the FDA’s COVID vaccine pediatric death review actually says” – Detailed analysis of 73-page OBPV report, 0 definite deaths, 2 likely, 5 possible
- CIDRAP (May 28, 2026) – “The State of US Vaccine Policy — May 28, 2026” – ACIP charter analysis, June meeting still listed as of May 28
- Federal Register (May 18, 2026) – “Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): Charter Re-establishment Notice” – Official filing, effective date May 19, 2026
- Reiss, Dorit (May 27, 2026) – Analysis via legal blog – Confirmation that withdrawal was a procedural violation
- Techdirt (May 22, 2026) – “FDA Blocks Publication of Vaccine Safety Studies” – Kesselheim “censorship” comments
- Previous article: The Vaccine Data Blackout: Pediatric Death Review Clarified as June ACIP Meeting Remains Listed (The 5 Ws, May 29, 2026) – Baseline status as of May 29
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