Purge of CDC Leadership Poses Serious Public Health Threat
The departure of top leaders from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) poses a serious threat to public health. Experts such as Director Susan Monarez, and top leaders, like CDC Center Directors Dan Jernigan and Demetre Daskalakis and others, have decades of experience responding to and preparing for infectious disease threats. This exodus comes at a critical moment, as the nation heads into flu season and faces ongoing infectious disease threats.This is a direct threat to the health and safety of the American people. Without the steady guidance of these experienced public health leaders, the Administration has a tall task in safeguarding the American people. A strong CDC, guided by science and public health expertise, is essential to the health security of the nation. This is especially urgent as vaccines remain one of our most powerful tools to prevent disease, reduce hospitalizations and save lives. The CDC plays a central role in ensuring public trust in vaccination and guiding its use to protect the most vulnerable.
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