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Senate confirms Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here's what she's said about vaccines, fluoride and more.

By CBS News  
   July 31, 2025

At her confirmation hearing before the Senate on July 9, Susan Monarez garnered praise from the Republican chairman, Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is a physician, for her commitment to rebuilding public trust in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Democrats grilled her about the impact of cuts in federal funding for health programs and medical research, and expressed concern about the CDC's role under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Here's a quick synopsis of her thoughts on key issues.

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