CDC in Chaos: Kennedy's Anti-Vax Agenda Risks National Health Disaster!
by Alan Iverson in PoliticsRobert F. Kennedy Jr.'s tenure as Health and Human Services Secretary has plunged the CDC into turmoil. His anti-vaccine agenda, praised by figures like Stephen Miller, is alarmingly endangering public health. Key actions include firing the entire CDC's advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) and replacing them with individuals who share his anti-vaccine views. This has led to declining vaccination rates and a resurgence of measles. Kennedy's dismissal of the high Covid-19 death toll and his endorsement of claims that mRNA vaccines cause harm, despite overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary, further highlight his disregard for scientific consensus. His administration has also severely restricted Covid-19 booster shot eligibility, making them harder to access. The removal of Covid-19 booster recommendations for pregnant women and children is another example of his controversial policies. Former CDC director Susan Monarez was ousted after refusing to "rubberstamp" unscientific directives. Over 1,000 HHS workers have demanded Kennedy's resignation, citing his actions as a compromise to national health. His actions have also weakened programs designed to protect against various diseases, further exacerbating the situation. The politicization of public health, exemplified by Kennedy's actions and Florida's Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's plans to end childhood vaccinations, is alarming. This disregard for science and public health is not only a health crisis but also fuels a dangerous political climate. The article concludes by questioning whether this disastrous situation is a deliberate strategy by the government.
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