CDC’s New Director Faces Vaccine Crisis | Spokane News

Erica Schwartz steps into the CDC’s leadership amid chaos—facing a president’s vaccine schedule overhaul, soaring measles cases, and a battered agency struggling with morale and trust. With a medical and legal background, she must rebuild staff confidence, mend public skepticism, and restore faith in vaccines that save lives and cut healthcare costs. Amid political pressure and funding challenges, her priority is clear: strengthen communication, support state partners, and quietly advocate for science—even if she can’t publicly resist White House directives. 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/fe26a190af10cd7f