The White House Delays CDC Pick

Summary: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still without a permanent leader. The agency has seen three different leaders in just one year, and the White House recently missed a deadline to nominate a new one. Right now, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is stepping in to keep things running.

The delay is happening because the administration wants someone who supports Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s "Make America Healthy Again" goals, but who can also get approved by the Senate. Finding that perfect match has been tough, especially since past choices faced heavy pushback over their anti-vaccine views. Meanwhile, the CDC is also dealing with lawsuits after a federal judge blocked recent changes to childhood vaccine schedules.

Source: The New York Times / Oncology Nurse Advisor URL: oncologynurseadvisor.com/news/the-white-house-delays-cdc-pick/ (opens in new tab)