Summary
An official from the CDC, Demetre Daskalakis, resigned after expressing concerns about policy changes and communication issues at the agency. He accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of ignoring scientific advice and claimed that recent decisions could harm public health. Daskalakis pointed out problems with changes in vaccine policies and leadership approaches at the CDC.
Key Facts
- Demetre Daskalakis resigned as director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
- He criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for ignoring expert advice.
- Daskalakis expressed concerns about changes to vaccine policies for both adults and children.
- He mentioned a lack of communication and transparency from CDC's leadership.
- Daskalakis said social media was used to announce policy changes without proper notice.
- He noted his resignation was not related to a shooting at the CDC's Atlanta headquarters.
- Daskalakis warned of potential harm to public health and criticized the involvement of outside organizations in policy-making.
