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New FDA Director Faces Criticism Over Qualifications and Vaccine Views
12/31/2025
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Story summary
- Tracy Beth Høeg, a Danish American sports physician, has been appointed acting director of the U.S. FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).
- Critics question her qualifications, citing lack of experience in drug regulation and management.
- Høeg has expressed vaccine skepticism, proposing exclusion of young men from Covid vaccines.
- Former FDA commissioners warn of transparency gaps in new vaccine regulations.
