Louisiana's top health official, a critic of the COVID vaccine, will be CDC deputy

NPRWednesday, November 26, 2025 at 1:02:57 AM
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Louisiana's top health official, a critic of the COVID vaccine, will be CDC deputy
  • Louisiana's surgeon general, Dr. Ralph Abraham, known for his critical stance on COVID vaccines, has been appointed as the deputy director of the CDC. His previous comments have included labeling the vaccines as 'dangerous' and praising Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s time as health secretary.
  • This appointment raises significant concerns regarding the CDC's direction under leadership that has publicly questioned vaccine safety, potentially influencing public health policies and vaccination efforts across the nation.
  • The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the public health discourse, particularly around vaccine skepticism and the commitments made by health officials, which have come under scrutiny as they may not align with established scientific consensus.
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