CDC Vaccine Experts Fired for Suggesting Science Over Politics

CDC Vaccine Experts Fired for Suggesting Science Over Politics
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In a move that's as transparent as a foggy window, some fired members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee penned a heartfelt plea to the U.S. government: 'Please, just stick to science, not political drama!' These are the same folks who presumably helped steer vaccine decisions before political interference could crash the party. The exact date of their firing isn't as thrilling as their request for evidence-based policy—because nothing says progress like being shown the door for advocating transparency. If only their resignation letter had a punchline or viral hashtag, we might've seen more than just science getting sidelined.

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Source: Statnews | Published: 9/4/2025 | Author: Jane R. Zucker, Noel T. Brewer, and and Yvonne A. Maldonado on behalf of 17 former members of ACIP