Vaccine Wars at the CDC: A Pyrrhic Victory for Public Health The US Senate's confirmation of Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a testament to the increasingly politicized world of public health policy.
Despite her impressive credentials, including a medical degree, master's in public health, and law degree, Schwartz stumbled through a disastrous confirmation hearing last month.
Schwartz's own history as a vocal advocate for vaccines and outbreak preparedness makes her appointment puzzling.