Senate confirms new pro-vaccine CDC director, will she clash with RFK Jr.

Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed as the new CDC director on August 5, 2026, setting up a highly anticipated dynamic with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. due to their opposing views on vaccine safety. While Dr. Schwartz has publicly defended the safety and efficacy of childhood vaccines, she has avoided detailing exactly how she will handle potential policy directives from RFK Jr., leaving the threat of a political clash unresolved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!