CDC director Erica Schwartz faces scrutiny for 'unusual' silence amid measles epidemic
One month into her tenure, the new CDC director has been largely absent as the U.S. faces its worst measles outbreak in over 30 years.
What to know
- CDC director Erica Schwartz, only one month into her role, has been largely absent from public leadership during a critical public health period.
- The U.S. is facing its worst measles epidemic in over 30 years, approaching respiratory virus season, and lacks clear vaccine guidance on COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
- Her 'unusual' silence has drawn scrutiny from health observers and policymakers concerned about the agency's response to mounting health threats.
“Just a month into her tenure, CDC director Erica Schwartz is missing in action.”
The Hill · The Hill · Sep 12
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Health observers flag Schwartz's 'unusual' silence and lack of public guidance
Just one month into her tenure, Schwartz faces scrutiny for being largely absent from public health leadership. The country is heading into respiratory virus season, and vaccine guidance on COVID-19, flu, and RSV has been muddled while the worst measles epidemic in more than 30 years continues.
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Where is our leadership? Dr. Erica Schwartz said PA had not requested CDC assistance. But why isn't the CDC director in front of the cameras every day explaining this outbreak, the deaths, and what families should know? Her silence sends a loud message.
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Erica Schwartz takes office as CDC director — Erica Schwartz begins her tenure as CDC director. The timing coincides with a major measles epidemic and the approach of respiratory virus season.