CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Leaves Trump Administration
Jennifer Shuford is resigning as CDC deputy director following President Donald Trump's proposal to split childhood vaccinations into separate doses.
Deputy Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Jennifer Shuford will leave the Trump administration following next week's midterm elections. Her departure comes as President Donald Trump proposes requiring vaccine manufacturers to split certain childhood vaccinations into five separate doses.
This policy shift aligns with the long-standing goals of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. While the official reason for the resignation remains unconfirmed, reports from the Washington Post suggest the decision stems from either a family health issue or internal disagreements regarding the administration's vaccine policy.
Neither the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor the White House has responded to requests for comment regarding the transition.
