US EditionFired CDC director says Kennedy plans to change children's vaccine schedule
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. planned September changes to childhood vaccine schedules without scientific evidence, raising concerns about public health impacts.
- At a September 17, 2025, Senate HELP hearing, Monarez testified Kennedy indicated the vaccine schedule change was imminent; she was confirmed as CDC director on July 30, 2025.
- Kennedy reportedly demanded Monarez pre-approve ACIP recommendations and sought CDC political staff clearance, with allegations of ordering firings if she refused, Monarez testified.
- With the ACIP's dozen Kennedy-appointed members expected to review hepatitis B vaccine recommendations later this week, experts warned dislodging the hepatitis B birth dose could endanger infants.
- After Monarez's ouster, four senior CDC officials resigned and medical organizations and CDC staff called for Kennedy to resign, while Monarez and Houry warned rollback could cause more child deaths and Sen. Bill Cassidy cautioned about losing free insurance coverage for parents.
- Vaccine confidence has declined from 63% to 57%, with Kennedy's overhaul raising concerns about public trust and scrutiny of vaccine policies.
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