Fired CDC Director Testifies RFK Jr. Demanded Vaccine Schedule Changes Without Evidence

Testimony on Dismissal

• 🎯 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.