Susan Monarez, who was only sworn in weeks ago, was reportedly resisting Kennedy’s efforts to upend vaccine policy. Here’s the latest.

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Hours after the HHS secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. announced new FDA restrictions on COVID vaccines, recently confirmed CDC director Susan Monarez was abruptly fired after clashing with Kennedy over his efforts to upend vaccine policy. At least three other top CDC officials have resigned, and another had informed colleagues she was leaving earlier this week. The agency is now facing an unprecedented crisis. Here are the latest developments, along with analysis and commentary.

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