New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Summary
President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While she is highly qualified, some officials warn she may face pressure from vaccine-skeptical leaders within the Health and Human Services Department.Key Facts
- Dr. Erica Schwartz was nominated by President Trump to be the new CDC director.
- Schwartz was previously deputy Surgeon General under former Surgeon General Jerome Adams.
- She has medical and law degrees and 24 years of service in the U.S. Public Health Service.
- Schwartz currently oversees health and safety for Coast Guard facilities.
- Former Surgeon General Adams praised her qualifications but warned she may face pressure to follow ideology over science.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leading the Health and Human Services Department, is known for vaccine skepticism.
- The previous CDC director was removed after conflicts with Kennedy, and several CDC officials resigned over vaccine policies.
- There is concern about mixed messages on vaccines during rising measles cases and falling vaccination rates.
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