CDC Shake-Up, Big Pharma Influence, and the Vaccine Policy Wars
Health Care News Podcast · AnneMarie Schieber, Devon Herrick, Ph.D.
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Show Notes
Hours before his confirmation hearing, former Rep. Dave Weldon’s nomination to head the CDC was withdrawn. Weldon has been a vaccine critic. How much of a role did Big Pharma play? AnneMarie Schieber and Devon Herrick also talk about the growing focus on vaccines, and the history of vaccine policy. Most recently the Trump’s administration to nix vaccines on chickens for bird flu. Also in the podcast, state AGs take the first step in going after Anthony Fauci for violating state laws when handing the COVID-19 pandemic. A company offers indemnity style health insurance for direct primary care members, and how “meritocracy” is bad for your health. Also, how spouses age differently and how this can complicate health care decisions.