The Department of Health and Human Services on Monday withdrew its amended charter for a vaccine advisory committee, citing administrative errors in the proposed changes.

In a notice published in the Federal Register, HHS formally withdrew its proposed amendment to the charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a highly influential panel that provides vaccine recommendations to federal health agencies.

The withdrawn amendment would have loosened eligibility requirements for committee membership, though HHS did not specify the exact nature of the administrative errors that prompted the withdrawal.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices plays a crucial role in shaping national vaccine policy by providing recommendations on vaccine use to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The committee's recommendations typically influence vaccination guidelines for healthcare providers and public health officials across the United States.

HHS has not indicated whether it plans to resubmit a revised charter amendment or maintain the current membership requirements for the advisory panel.