The Health Secretary's assertion inaccurately characterizes the 2009 government report he cites, according to an NPR review and interviews with former committee members.

The CDC on Friday launched a database about current and former members of its independent vaccine advisory committee, including what it describes as conflicts of interests.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking conflicts of interest that may exist for a key vaccine advisory committee. On Friday, the CDC published a page tracking projects expert members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices have been involved in that may conflict with their role on the committee.