CDC Deputy Director Resigns Amidst Measles Outbreak and Agency Scrutiny

Jennifer Shuford, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) deputy director and chief medical officer, is resigning after only four months in the role, with her last day planned for November 12. Her departure comes as the agency faces criticism over its response to ongoing measles outbreaks across the country and a dispute regarding its acknowledgment of measles-related deaths reported by the Pennsylvania Health Department.