California and West Coast states have independently set their own vaccine guidelines, rejecting CDC recommendations amid federal leadership changes and politicization of vaccine guidance, with new laws and regional alliances emphasizing science-based decisions and expanding vaccine access for various age groups and risk categories.
RFK Jr. will face tough questions in Senate over recent CDC leadership changes, with concerns about public trust and rapid turnover in health agencies, amidst broader political debates and investigations.
RFK Jr. is scheduled to testify before a Senate panel next week amid controversy over CDC leadership changes, with critics accusing him of mismanagement and calling for investigations, while he defends the agency's need for reform.