Dr. Erica Schwartz, Vaccine‑Supporting Nominee, to Appear Before Senate Panel for CDC Directorship

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is known for her strong support of vaccines. Schwartz is considered a mainstream choice for the CDC directorship. The agency has been targeted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to alter federal immunization policy. Her confirmation will be reviewed by a Senate panel. Lawmakers are expected to examine her public‑health record. Supporters argue her expertise is vital for the agency’s mission. The hearing will determine the next leadership of the CDC.