Analyzing the impact of a turbulent week for the CDC

Scott Simon

August 30, 2025 / 4:44 am

The director of the CDC is out and updated COVID-19 vaccines come with new restrictions. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Carlos del Rio of Emory University about the latest in health policy news.

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Analyzing the impact of a turbulent week for the CDC

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