Erica Schwartz, who held the position of deputy U.S. surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s initial term, is scheduled to participate in a confirmation hearing. The hearing will take place on Wednesday morning, where Schwartz is set to discuss her potential new role as the leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The confirmation hearing also includes Sean Kaufman, another nominee for an important role within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The topic of vaccines is expected to be a significant part of the discussions during these hearings.