The CDC has experienced several resignations after the director was fired. The Senate Finance Committee will hear testimony from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
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White House Announces Director Removed from CDC
She has refused to resign at the HHS secretary’s request, which led to her being fired. The White House announced that Susan Monarez has been fired from her…
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White House Unfreezes CDC Grant Spending
Officials approve a spending plan of $200 million for health programs and research. Employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that the White House…
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HHS Secretary Responds to Pediatric Group’s COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines
The recommendations counter the CDC’s guidance for children and expose doctors to vaccine injury liability. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., responded to the American…
Read MoreHHS Secretary Visits CDC after Fatal Shooting at Headquarters
Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr., visited the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Monday, observing the damage after a…
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CDC Issues Virus Precaution Guidance for Travel to China
The agency has placed China at level 2, enhancing precautions for Chikungunya. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has upgraded precautions for travel to China as…
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FDA Expands Approval for RSV Vaccine for Adults Under 60
Without a CDC director, the approval depends on the HHS secretary to endorse it. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Moderna’s Respiratory Syncytial Virus…
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HHS Secretary Removes All Members of Vaccine Advisory Committee
He points to conflicts of interest in retiring the group members. This week, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced that he is “retiring”…
Read MoreFDA Limits Annual COVID-19 Vaccines to High-Risk Groups
The agency is not recommending future boosters pending additional study data. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a new policy limiting annual COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to…
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White House Releases HHS Budget Cutting Proposal
OMB asks Congress to cut funding for several CDC subagencies. The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its budget request last week, outlining its financial…
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