CDC Vaccine Panel Meets Under Kennedy’s Leadership
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened under Kennedy’s leadership to update vaccine guidance amid political polarization over immunizations.
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West Coast States Break with CDC on Vaccine Guidelines
West Coast states have rejected new CDC vaccine guidelines after controversial revisions by Trump-appointed HHS Secretary RFK Jr., highlighting state-federal tensions.
Florida Aims to Ditch All Childhood Vaccine Mandates, Challenging Global Norms
Florida plans to become the first U.S. state to end all childhood vaccine mandates for schools, diverging from decades of global public health practice amid rising anti-vaccine politics.
CDC in Crisis as Top Leaders Resign Amid Policy Shake-Up
CDC’s top leadership shake-up sparks global concern as HHS reorganization leads to director’s ousting and resignations. Experts warn the future of vaccine science and pandemic preparedness is at stake.
Less Than a Month: CDC Director Susan Monarez Fired
Susan Monarez was fired less than a month into her role as CDC director amid clashes over vaccine policy under HHS chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Kennedy Jr. Removes CDC Vaccine Advisers to Restore Trust and Reshape Immunization
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, aiming to restore public trust and reshape immunization policy.
New COVID-19 Variant Sparks Surge Concerns Amid US Health Cuts
A new, potentially more transmissible COVID variant emerges as US public health staffing and vaccine guidance face cuts, raising surge concerns.