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Subsequent deviations from evidence-based policymaking raise concerns about the independence, transparency, and scientific rigor of vaccine policies under the new Department of Health and Human Services administration. The politicization of deliberations, selective use of questionable evidence, and disregard for established methodological standards threaten to undermine vaccine development, access, and public trust. Potential consequences include diminished credibility of federal vaccine recommendations, reduced advisory capacity for advancing key and new vaccines (eg, cytomegalovirus, Lyme disease), and disruption of critical and leading research infrastructure. 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