Nominee for CDC Head Questioned by Senate Health Committee
President Trump’s nominee to be director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) underwent questioning at a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. on July 15, 2026. Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH was repeatedly asked questions regarding her views on vaccines, how they contrast with those of […]
“Vocal Supporter” of Vaccines Nominated to Be CDC Director
On Apr. 17, 2026, the Trump administration nominated retired Coast Guard rear admiral and former deputy surgeon general Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH to be the next director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Dr. Schwartz would succeed Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD who has been […]