CDC Leadership Turmoil and Vaccine Controversies

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A senior CDC official resigned in protest over the firing of the CDC director and criticized RFK Jr.'s plan to ban COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, citing concerns about misinformation and the influence of anti-vaccine groups like Children’s Health Defense, and warning of potential increases in COVID-related deaths if vaccines are removed.
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