Dr. Erica Schwartz, nominated for the role of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, participated in a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. During the session, she was questioned about her awareness of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s changes to vaccine policy.
Dr. Schwartz did not provide direct answers regarding her support for these policy changes. Her background includes supporting vaccines and serving as the deputy surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s early administration.
Her confirmation as the CDC director has sparked discussions about her views, given the recent shifts in vaccine policies under Kennedy.