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CDC's New Deputy Director Raises Concerns Over Anti-Vaccine Stance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has appointed Dr. Ralph Abraham, a member of Congress and former surgeon general of Louisiana, as its new principal deputy director. However, his appointment comes with a troubling record of anti-vaccine rhetoric and actions.

Abraham's past statements on vaccines have been characterized by misinformation and debunked claims. He has backed ineffective Covid-19 treatments like ivermectin and appears to align closely with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine advocate. During his tenure as Louisiana surgeon general, Abraham ended a campaign to promote childhood vaccinations and failed to alert the public about whooping cough deaths in a timely manner.

This appointment raises concerns over the CDC's stance on vaccines and public health. Federal agencies like the CDC are at the center of an ongoing power struggle over vaccines, with Kennedy's anti-vaccine views seemingly clashing with more restrained officials. Abraham's record suggests that he will be a proponent of Kennedy's agenda, potentially further eroding confidence in America's public health agencies.

The appointment also highlights the growing divide between the CDC and other federal agencies on vaccine policy. The result has been a steady erosion of trust in the agency and more confusion and misinformation about vaccines.

In contrast, a recent development offers some optimism for global public health. A malaria vaccine is set to become cheaper, with prices dropping from $4 to $2.99 per dose. This change is expected to make a significant difference at scale, potentially helping 7 million children in the next five years.
 
omg u guys this is so concerning! Dr. Abraham's past statements on vaccines are just wild he's always spouting that fake info about vaccines and now he's leading the CDC?! I remember when my sister got vaccinated for her school, our teacher was like "great job!" but then she started researching it online and got all these crazy conspiracy theories from reddit lol. I feel bad for public health in America now 🤕

but on a more positive note, that malaria vaccine is a huge deal!! $2.99 per dose?! That's like, affordable for millions of kids worldwide! can't wait to see the impact it'll have 💖
 
omg can u believe this?! 🤯 CDC's new deputy director has such a sketchy past on vaccines it's scary to think about how he'll shape vaccine policy in America... and to think they're trying to undermine trust in public health agencies is just not cool 😒 i'm all for scrutiny and debate but not when it comes to something as crucial as vaccines. 🤕 at the same time, that malaria vaccine news is actually super exciting! 💖 7 million kids could be saved or greatly improved with this new price point... let's keep the positivity vibes going 💪
 
I'm like "Wait, what?!" 🤯 I mean, on one hand, it's super concerning that Dr. Abraham's anti-vaccine stance is being promoted by the CDC... I don't know, man, it just doesn't sit right with me. But then again, have you seen the state of global public health? It's like, we need all the help we can get 🤷‍♀️.

And on the flip side, a malaria vaccine that costs $2.99 per dose? That's literally life-saving 💡! I guess what I'm trying to say is, maybe we should be focusing on these kinds of initiatives instead of getting hung up on our own internal struggles... or are we just gonna keep dividing ourselves over vaccines? 🤔
 
omg u guys this is soooo bad news 🤯 Dr Ralph Abraham's whole anti-vax record is insane like what if he brings that toxic energy into the CDC?? 🚨 and now he's gonna be in charge of public health 🤷‍♀️ i mean i get it vaccines are a huge deal but misinformation is just not cool 💔 and on a separate note can u believe this new malaria vaccine price drop $4 to $2.99 is like a game changer for global health 🌎💪
 
just got word about this new deputy director @ cdc and I'm low-key worried 🤔 he's got some sketchy past on vaccines, like spreading misinformation & backing ineffective treatments... hope his appointment doesn't undermine trust in public health agencies 💉
 
😕 this is so worrying. I mean, who wants someone with anti-vax views leading a major public health org like the CDC? It's like they're basically saying "forget vaccines" and that's just crazy talk! 🙄 I get it, we've got our differences, but come on! The science is clear, vaccines save lives. We can't let misinformation hold us back from keeping people safe. What's next? Letting politicians decide what's good for us instead of the experts? 😒
 
I don't get why they're bringing someone on board who's so against vaccines 🤔💉. Like, if you're gonna work for an org that's all about keeping people healthy, shouldn't you be pro-vaccines? 🤷‍♂️ It sounds like this guy's got some major skeletons in his closet and it's a bit concerning. What's next, are we gonna start trusting info from sources who want to hurt us? 😬 Anyway, on a brighter note, that malaria vaccine thing is awesome! $2.99 per dose is crazy cheap 💸🌎
 
Ugh, I'm so worried about this CDC appointment 🤯! As someone who's been following the vaccine debate for ages, it's like déjà vu all over again. You can't deny the damage that anti-vax rhetoric has done to public health and scientific literacy 🤦‍♀️. Now we've got a proponent of misinformation in one of our most critical agencies? That's just frightening 😱.

And can we talk about how this is going to play out with other federal agencies on vaccine policy? It feels like the CDC is being pulled in two directions, which isn't exactly what you want when it comes to protecting public health 🤔. I'm all for skepticism and critical thinking, but not at the expense of fact-based information and trust in institutions 💯.

But hey, let's not be too downbeat – there are some silver linings here! That malaria vaccine is a total game-changer 💸. Who knew something so cheap could make such a huge difference in global health? It's like a glimmer of hope in an otherwise cloudy landscape 🌫️. Fingers crossed it keeps the momentum going and we see more progress on vaccines and public health in general 🤞
 
🤔 I'm literally shaking my head over this one... Like, what's going on? The CDC just appointed someone who's basically anti-vaxx, and it's super concerning for public health. I mean, we've seen enough of these kinds of 'experts' in the past, pushing misinformation about vaccines and putting people's lives at risk 🚨. And now, with this new guy on board, it's like, what's the strategy? Are they gonna push ivermectin as a cure for Covid too? 😱 The thought alone is giving me anxiety. But you know what's not stressing me out? That malaria vaccine is becoming way cheaper and could save 7 million kids 🌎💖! Now that's progress!
 
man this is super concerning 🤯 the cdc just got a new deputy director who has like super anti-vaccine views and it's not cool 🙅‍♂️ his past statements are full of misinformation and it's scary to think about him shaping vaccine policy for america 🌎 and with kennedy's views being so different from others in the federal agencies, it's gonna be a real challenge to get people on board with vaccines 💉 what if this guy starts pushing for unproven treatments like ivermectin again? 😬 anyway, at least there's some good news about that malaria vaccine 🎉 prices are dropping and it could make a huge difference in the world 🌍
 
I'm really concerned about this new appointment 🤔... I mean, think about it, we're talking about a guy who's already shown us his stance on vaccines and it's pretty clear that he's not a fan 🙅‍♂️. And now he's got the power to shape public health policy? It's like, what's next? 🤯 I know some people might say, 'Hey, we can't judge him based on his past', but honestly, don't we owe it to ourselves and our communities to know where someone stands on critical issues like this?

It makes me wonder, are we just too trusting of politicians and their word? Shouldn't we be asking more questions and demanding transparency? And what about the CDC's role in promoting public health? Are they supposed to just follow whatever is deemed 'cool' by the powers that be or do they have a duty to stand up for what's right, even if it's unpopular?

On the flip side, I did see some good news about the malaria vaccine and that's gotta be something to be optimistic about 😊. But let's not get too distracted from the bigger picture here... we need to keep an eye on our public health agencies and make sure they're representing the best interests of the people they're supposed to serve 🤝
 
the thing that bothers me about this new appointment is how it seems to be going against everything we've learned about vaccines 🤕... i mean, who wants their kids to be vulnerable to diseases just because of misinformation? and what's up with the CDC being at odds with other federal agencies on vaccine policy? shouldn't they all be working towards the same goal? 🤔 meanwhile, a malaria vaccine becoming cheaper is literally saving lives 💡 - let's focus on the good stuff, folks! 🌈
 
I'm kinda worried about this new CDC deputy director... 🤔 I mean, Dr. Abraham's got some pretty sketchy history when it comes to vaccines. He's been spreading misinformation and backing up ineffective treatments? That's not exactly what you want from a public health expert. It's like, how are we supposed to trust the guy if he's already been caught pushing fake info on COVID-19 treatments? 🚫 And now he's getting a top spot at the CDC? It's just too much of a risk for me. I hope they're not seriously considering his views on vaccines... 😬
 
omg can't believe the CDC just appointed some anti-vaxxer dude 😂 like what's next? they're gonna start giving out pamphlets about how vaccines are bad for the environment 🌎. seriously though, this is super concerning. i mean, who wants a health agency run by someone who thinks ivermectin can cure everything? 🤣 but on a more serious note, if he's friends with RFK Jr, that's just a red flag. and what's up with the CDC being at odds with other agencies over vaccines? shouldn't they all be like "vaccines are good, duh" 🙄 anyway, on a totally unrelated note, did you know that malaria vaccine prices are dropping to $2.99? that's like, crazy cheap 💸 now if only we could get some of those vaccines for free... a guy can dream 😴
 
can we really trust someone who's been spreading anti-vaxx misinformation and then becomes part of the CDC team? it's like they're trying to flip sides on purpose 🤷‍♂️

and honestly, what's up with all these "experts" who seem more interested in making a name for themselves than doing what's best for public health 🙄

but hey, at least we have malaria vaccines being made more affordable - that's something to celebrate! 💸🌟
 
😂 Can you believe it? The CDC just appointed a anti-vaxxer and now everyone's like "wait, did we forget to schedule our vaccines?" 🤣 I mean, I guess you could say Dr. Abraham is a 'shot' in the arm for conspiracy theories... but seriously, who thought this was a good idea? It's like they're trying to give those ivermectin believers a free pass to spread misinformation. But hey, at least the malaria vaccine price drop is like a breath of fresh air - it's like someone finally told us that vaccines are actually cool! 💉😎
 
I'm low-key freaking out about this new appointment 🤯. Like, I get it, we need more voices at the table, but Dr. Abraham's track record is just straight-up concerning 🚨. I mean, who promotes anti-vaccine stuff and thinks ivermectin is a good Covid-19 treatment? 🤦‍♂️ And his past actions as surgeon general were pretty shady too - I don't think we should be trusting him with our public health decisions right now.

At the same time, I'm trying to stay optimistic about that malaria vaccine development 💡. It's amazing how something like this can make a huge difference in people's lives. I just wish we could get some more consistency on vaccines from our government agencies 🤔. Like, shouldn't we be able to trust them to make informed decisions about public health?
 
Ugh, this is not what we need right now 🤕! Dr. Abraham's appointment is super worrying for me, he's got some seriously bad rep when it comes to vaccines 🚫. I mean, who needs a public health official with anti-vax views? It's like, the CDC is supposed to be all about keeping us safe and healthy, not spreading misinformation 💔. And what's even more concerning is that he's kinda cozying up to Kennedy, which is like, super problematic 🤝.

But, on a completely different note... have you guys heard about the new malaria vaccine? That's some awesome news! $2.99 per dose is insane cheap for something that could save millions of lives 💸. Fingers crossed it makes a real difference soon 🌟
 
I'm super worried about this new appointment 🤔. I mean, someone with that kinda background can't just bring in all these old ideas and think they'll fly ✈️. The CDC is supposed to be about science and facts, not spreading misinformation 📚. And what's up with the connection to Robert F Kennedy Jr.? Doesn't he have some shady history on his hands? 🤢

On a more positive note though, I'm loving that malaria vaccine price drop 💸! That's some game-changing stuff for global health. We should totally be cheering about something like this happening. And it just shows that we can get science and healthcare working together when everyone is on the same page 🤝.

But back to the CDC thing... can't we just have someone with a more even track record? You know, someone who knows how to balance facts with actual results in real-time ⏰?
 
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