CDC director Erica Schwartz has been notably absent, just a month into her tenure. The country is entering respiratory virus season, and guidance on vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV has been unclear.

A severe measles epidemic, the worst in over 30 years, is ongoing. The Health and Human Services secretary is involved in the situation.

Further details about the CDC director's absence and the public health issues are available from the source, including the impact of the muddled vaccine guidance and the status of the measles epidemic.