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Former CDC Officials Warn Kennedy Jr. Threatens Public Health

9/24/2025

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Three former CDC officials warn Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining public health and science.
They cite decisions lacking scientific basis, including vaccine schedules and leadership changes.
Susan Monarez, the fired CDC director, says a recent agency shooting heightened employee fears.
The CDC has faced layoffs and program eliminations, while funding cuts threaten violence-prevention research and expertise.

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Three former CDC officials warn Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining public health and science.
They cite decisions lacking scientific basis, including vaccine schedules and leadership changes.
Susan Monarez, the fired CDC director, says a recent agency shooting heightened employee fears.
The CDC has faced layoffs and program eliminations, while funding cuts threaten violence-prevention research and expertise.