Fired CDC Director Testifies RFK Jr. Demanded Vaccine Schedule Changes Without Evidence
ReutersSeptember 18, 20251 min45,671 views
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- 🎯 Former CDC Director Susan Manarez testified to the Senate that her dismissal was due to disagreements with US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.
- ⚠️ Manarez stated she was fired for "holding the line on scientific integrity."
Disagreement Over Vaccine Schedule
- 🗓️ On August 25th, Secretary Kennedy allegedly asked Manarez to commit to changes in the childhood vaccination schedule set for September.
- 🔬 Manarez refused to approve vaccine recommendations without reviewing scientific evidence.
- 🗣️ She informed Secretary Kennedy that if he could not trust her, he could fire her.
Firing and Subsequent Criticism
- 📅 Manarez was fired on August 28th, after only 29 days as CDC director.
- 📉 Her firing intensified criticism of Kennedy, leading to the resignations of four CDC officials.
- 📢 Public health experts and doctors have called for Kennedy's resignation, citing his promotion of anti-vaccine policies and misinformation.
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