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C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths

C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths
New York Times Monday 31 August 2026, 22:35 UTC By Apoorva Mandavilli and Teddy Rosenbluth 1 min read
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Dr. Erica Schwartz, who has expressed strong support of childhood vaccines, was confirmed as C.D.C. director this month, despite persistent questions during her confirmation hearing about her willingness and ability to push back against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actions.

Dr. Erica Schwartz, who has expressed strong support of childhood vaccines, was confirmed as C.D.C. director this month, despite persistent questions during her confirmation hearing about her willingness and ability to push back against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actions.
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