Washington D.C. - A key figure at the CDC responsible for shaping COVID-19 vaccine recommendations has stepped down from their position. The resignation comes in the wake of an alleged order from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. instructing the CDC to modify its current vaccine guidelines.
Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the disagreement over the proposed changes prompted the official's departure. While the exact nature of the requested modifications has not been publicly disclosed, the resignation underscores potential tensions between political leadership and scientific expertise within the agency.
The CDC's recommendations on vaccines are crucial for public health, influencing vaccination policies and individual decisions nationwide. Any perceived political interference in these recommendations could erode public trust in the agency's scientific integrity. The HHS has not yet released a statement regarding this resignation or the alleged directive from Secretary Kennedy Jr.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
CDC Official Resigns Amid Vaccine Guidance Dispute
A top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who oversaw COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, has resigned. This follows a reported directive from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to alter the agency's existing guidance on the vaccines. The resignation raises questions about the independence of the CDC's scientific recommendations. Further details surrounding the specific changes requested by Secretary Kennedy Jr. remain unclear.
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