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“I am feeling very angry and very sad for my colleagues that are still at C.D.C.,” said Dr. Havers, who quit after Mr. Kennedy fired all 17 members of a committee that makes recommendations on which shots Americans should take and when.
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Dr Fiona Havers said she is feeling angry and sad for colleagues still at CDC who quit after Mr Kennedy fired all 17 members of committee
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Dr. Fiona Havers
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Dr. Fiona Havers",
    "organization": "CDC",
    "person_fired": "Mr. Kennedy",
    "number_committee_members": "17"
}
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CDC Committee
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM (4 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM (4 months ago)

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After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/us/politics/cdc-shooting-staff.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250810&instance_id=160263&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203617&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Employees at the CDC expressed shock and fear following a shooting at the agency's headquarters, viewing it as a manifestation of threats and assaults on health workers. The article details the events, employee reactions, and the context of increasing hostility towards the CDC. It also mentions the involvement of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

CDC Shooting Violence Health Workers Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Misinformation Vaccines Public Health

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