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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Ousted CDC Director Testifies on Clashes With RFK Jr. Over Vaccines
Caption: Ousted CDC Director Testifies on Clashes With RFK Jr. Over Vaccines. Former CDC Director Susan Monarez told Senators that U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured her to approve changes to the childhood vaccine schedule before reviewing scientific evidence. Monarez, who was fired after just 29 days in the job, said Kennedy demanded blanket approval of his advisory board's recommendations and urged her to fire CDC staff tied to vaccine policy. She testified that Kennedy told her there was "no science" behind the current vaccine schedule and suggested she resign if unwilling to comply. Her dismissal has sparked resignations of top CDC officials and criticism from public health experts, who accuse Kennedy of spreading misinformation. The Department of Health and Human Services denied Monarez's claims, saying she distorted her exchanges with Kennedy. Meanwhile, the CDC's vaccine advisory committee is set to meet under new members appointed by Kennedy, raising fresh questions about the scientific integrity of U.S. vaccination policy. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,CDC,Susan Monarez,Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,Vaccine schedule,Childhood immunization,Scientific evidence,CDC staff firings,Vaccine misinformation,Public health experts,HHS denial,Advisory committee,Scientific integrity
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