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HEALTHAug 5 · 19:13 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS

Senate confirms new CDC director as diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak sweeps US

The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next CDC director amid a Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce. Lawmakers, including Bill Cassidy, expressed concerns about Schwartz's ability to challenge CDC leadership on vaccine-related issues. This follows the brief tenure of previous CDC director Susan Monarez, who was removed after a month.

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Dr. Erica SchwartzpersonCyclospora outbreaktopicSenateorganizationCenters for Disease Control and PreventionorganizationRobert F. Kennedy Jr.personSusan MonarezpersonBill Cassidy, R-La.person
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