Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as New CDC Director Amid Public Health Crises

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6 August 2026 at 4:04 am

Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as New CDC Director Amid Public Health Crises

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The Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amidst ongoing viral outbreaks, including a Cyclospora outbreak. Her confirmation followed scrutiny over her willingness to challenge Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on vaccines.

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