CDC Trust in Free Fall | Indianapolis News

Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC chief medical officer, warns that the agency’s leadership under HHS Secretary since February 2025 has severely damaged public trust—down 20+ points in polls—with states now ignoring CDC guidance. Forced out after 10 years due to vaccine policy clashes, she highlights how the Secretary reshaped the vaccine advisory panel, pushing through fewer shots before a federal judge halted the changes. Meanwhile, measles outbreaks surge and flu/pneumonia climb to the top 10 causes of death. Trust in CDC recommendations now sits at just 50%, down from 77% just months ago—posing a critical threat to public health. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6c3559e32d4d496