Monarez appointed as CDC director following the withdrawal of Trump’s initial nominee.
Senate Confirms Dr. Susan Monares as CDC Director The Senate has confirmed Dr. Susan Monares to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) following President Donald Trump’s initial nominee facing challenges in finding support. Monares, a well-known figure in Washington with extensive experience in various public health roles, was confirmed with a 51 […]
Senate Democrats begin inquiry into RFK Jr.’s dismissal of the CDC vaccine panel
Democrats on the Senate Health Committee kicked off an inquiry on Tuesday concerning the Secretary of Health and Human Services, following the dismissal of all members from the CDC’s Vaccine Advisory Panel by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Leading the charge was Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who requested further details on Kennedy’s decision to fire a […]
House Democrats seek clarification from the CDC regarding changes to the vaccine panel.
Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are seeking briefings with staff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the revamped vaccine advisory panel under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Representatives Robert Garcia and Raja Krishnamoorthi, both from California, reached out to CDC Chief Matthew Butzelli […]
Measles cases in the US reach a 33-year peak, according to CDC data
Measles Cases in the U.S. at a 30-Year High According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level in over three decades. As of Tuesday, there have been 1,288 confirmed cases across 38 states. Texas accounts […]
Concerns rise regarding the recently restructured CDC advisory panel
Health Care Anxiety is creeping in over the restructuring of the CDC Advisory Panel. The newly formed Vaccine Advisory Panel, led by Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr., kicked off a two-day meeting on Wednesday. This panel includes notable figures, such as Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who cast the pivotal vote […]
RFK Jr. Dismisses CDC vaccine panel in significant overhaul
This idea of “results” feels a bit off when we look at the failures from America’s so-called professional class. The Covid-19 pandemic really shined a light on various issues. Officials seemed to drop the ball time and time again, even when they should have known better. The lockdowns didn’t work. Masks were not as effective […]
Hundreds of HHS employees brought back after previous layoffs from CDC
HHS Rehires Over 450 Employees from CDC In a recent development, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has brought back more than 450 former employees who were previously let go from various departments within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These individuals hail from several divisions, including the National HIV Centre, […]
RFK Jr. Declares a Total Overhaul of CDC Vaccine Advisors
HHS Director Announces Major Changes in Vaccination Committee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of Health and Human Services (HHS), revealed on Monday that a “clean sweep” has taken place regarding the advisory committee overseeing children’s vaccination schedules. According to an HHS statement, all 17 current members of the committee have been dismissed. “Our goal […]
Leading CDC COVID vaccine advisor steps down after change in RFK Jr. recommendations
Several top advisors on coronavirus vaccines at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have stepped down, expressing worries about their ability to assist vulnerable populations following recent changes in recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women. In a message to a colleague, Lakshmipanagio Takopoulos described her resignation as “personal.” “My career in public […]
Trump dismisses CDC infectious disease advisory committee: Report
The Trump administration has officially disbanded the Healthcare Infection Control and Practice Advisory Committee (HICPAC), wrapping up three decades of guidance that was utilized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A few committee members mentioned that the CDC informed them about HICPAC’s termination last Friday. This change took effect over a month […]