NIH chief Bhattacharya to also temporarily run the embattled CDC

To report on the appointment of Jay Bhattacharya as the interim director of the CDC.

Bhattacharya's appointment follows the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez after her refusal to approve vaccine schedule changes.
He has publicly supported the importance of childhood vaccinations and dismissed links between vaccines and autism.

Bhattacharya's leadership may signal a shift in CDC policies towards more traditional public health approaches, especially regarding vaccinations.

The appointment is temporary and lacks Senate confirmation.
The context of political pressures and previous leadership instability may affect CDC operations.

Bhattacharya's interim role at the CDC reflects ongoing changes in public health leadership amid political challenges.