Susan Monarez Testifies on Vaccine Schedule Changes Ahead of September Implementation
Daniel Payne, a correspondent at STAT, reports on the intersections of health policy and politics. He joined the team in 2025, following his tenure at POLITICO. Connect with Daniel on Signal at danielp.100.
Isabella Cueto specializes in chronic diseases, focusing on autoimmune disorders and conditions affecting vital organs. Her writing addresses significant research developments and explores treatment pathways and challenges. Reach her on Signal at isabellacueto.03.
WASHINGTON— During a tense Senate health committee hearing, Susan Monarez, the former CDC Director, revealed that the Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plans to modify the childhood vaccination schedule this September.
Monarez also indicated that Kennedy had discussions with President Trump regarding these impending changes prior to her departure from her position at the CDC.
Her testimony was part of an inquiry into the potential political influences affecting the operations and policies of the country’s foremost public health agency.
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Daniel Payne reports on health industry dynamics and their political implications. He joined STAT in 2025 after his previous coverage of healthcare at POLITICO. You can reach him on Signal at danielp.100.
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Isabella Cueto investigates growing chronic diseases and the treatments available, emphasizing significant research findings and the socioeconomic effects of these conditions. Contact her via Signal at isabellacueto.03.
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