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Former CDC officials condemn Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions as HHS secretary, citing his vaccine skepticism, cuts to medical research funding, and firings of healthcare workers. They published an open letter in the New York Times expressing alarm at his policies, which they believe endanger public health and risk another pandemic. His actions include ending US support for global vaccine programs and potentially jeopardizing Americans' health insurance. These policies have sparked widespread concern among health professionals.

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