CDC director says RFK Jr. has final say
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"CDC director says RFK Jr. has final say" is generating significant coverage in the Health category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (2)
- In Her First Interview, New CDC Director Defends Measles Vaccine and Says Kennedy Holds Final Authority Medical Daily · 46d ago
- CDC director’s ‘unusual’ silence draws scrutiny BorderReport · 46d ago
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