CDC Director Susan Monarez Resigns After Less Than a Month Sparking Concerns Over Vaccine Regulation Changes

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Susan Monarez, the newly confirmed director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is leaving her position after less than a month, as confirmed by Health and Human Services. The abrupt departure has surprised many in the health community, with some expressing dismay over the lack of warning. Additionally, Dr. Daniel Jernigan, director of the CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, has also announced his resignation, amid concerns over changes to vaccine regulations under the Trump administration.