‘Wake up. This is where fascism lives’: Resigned vaccine chief on Trump’s ousting of CDC director

CDC Leadership & Scientific Integrity - Former CDC vaccine chief resigned due to concerns that the CDC's vaccine policy committee is compromised, with ideology tainting science [3][4] - The absence of scientific leadership within the CDC raises concerns about the agency's ability to effectively protect public health [4] - Experts express concern that HHS leadership is not listening to scientific experts, potentially leading to policy decisions not based on science [7][8] Vaccine Misinformation & Public Trust - Concerns are raised about the spread of misinformation linking vaccines to autism, potentially impacting vaccination rates and public trust in public health institutions [14][16] - The spread of vaccine skepticism could lead to a loss of measles eradication status and a decline in the US's global public health leadership [20][21] - The American Academy of Pediatrics is providing its own recommendations for COVID vaccines, signaling a lack of trust in the CDC [24] Public Health Infrastructure & Response - Cuts to Medicaid, totaling $1 trillion, will impact access to healthcare and the ability of frontline healthcare workers to respond to public health needs [26] - Concerns are raised that the current rhetoric echoes eugenics, particularly regarding statements about "superior genetics" and survival of the fittest [31]