Former CDC Director to Warn of Reduced Vaccine Access and Political Interference
TL;DR
Ousted CDC director Susan Monarez is set to testify before the Senate, warning of a 'real risk' of reduced vaccine access for children if a new vaccine advisory panel proceeds with its scheduled meeting, and will share her side of the story regarding her firing, which she attributes to her refusal to pre-approve vaccine recommendations without evidence and to dismiss scientists, amid ongoing controversy over vaccine policy changes.
- Ousted CDC director Susan Monarez to warn of "real risk" of less vaccine access for kids when new panel meets this week CBS News
- Trump Administration Live Updates: Fired C.D.C. Director to Testify About Dispute With Kennedy The New York Times
- Susan Monarez hearing live updates: Former CDC director testifies to Senate after firing NBC News
- Fired health official to testify to Senate committee about chaos in RFK Jr’s department – live The Guardian
- Ex-CDC director set to tell senators that RFK Jr. required political sign-off on decisions, called for firings without cause CNN
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