The CDC has been without a permanent director since August, and now lacks even an acting director after the Trump administration missed a federal deadline to nominate someone. This leadership vacuum comes as the administration tries to rein in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose aggressive anti-vaccine agenda—including rolling back vaccine recommendations and firing expert advisors—has become politically toxic and coincides with worsening measles outbreaks.
Background
The CDC is a key US public health agency responsible for disease control and prevention, including vaccine recommendations. Political interference in its leadership and scientific guidance can have significant public health consequences.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Mar 27, 2026 at 04:46 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10