Former CDC immunizations chief: ‘I only see harm coming’ with RFK Jr. leading HHS
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Concerns Rise Over New Health Leadership ImpactFormer CDC officials warn that policy shifts this fall may undermine public health protections nationwide.
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- Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned after the removal of CDC Director Susan Monarez by HHS.
- He condemned the merging of political ideology with science under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership.
- Revised COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for fall 2025 focus only on high-risk groups, causing confusion.
- Dr. Richard Besser fears reduced vaccine mandates will endanger children and vulnerable populations.
I only see harm coming.— Dr. Demetre Daskalakis expressed concern about the direction of the CDC and the impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on public health.
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