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CDC Deputy Resigns Amid Concerns Over Vaccination Guidance

6/5/2025

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Dr. Jay Butler has stepped down as the CDC's Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, seeking to make a greater impact on public health beyond the federal sphere. He voiced worries over mass firings within the agency and challenged the recent vaccination guidance from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Butler intends to recharge this summer before exploring new ventures.

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Dr. Jay Butler has stepped down as the CDC's Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, seeking to make a greater impact on public health beyond the federal sphere. He voiced worries over mass firings within the agency and challenged the recent vaccination guidance from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Butler intends to recharge this summer before exploring new ventures.