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Season 1Episode 365

As States and CDC Split on Vaccines, What's Next?

Feb 19, 2026
19:58

Episode Description

Half of states have rejected federal vaccine guidance on childhood vaccines after controversial changes by the CDC. Public health experts say the split is sowing confusion and increasing the risk of outbreaks.


Guests:

  • Michelle Fiscus, physician, chief medical officer, Association of Immunization Managers
  • Jen Kates, senior vice president; director, global and public health policy, KFF
  • Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, physician, health officer, Washington Department of Health
  • Philip Landrigan, physician and director, program for global public health and the common good, Boston College
  • Dorit Reiss, law professor, University of California, San Francisco


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