Dr. Jennifer Shuford
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“I am so thankful to President Trump and Secretary Kennedy for giving me the opportunity to help lead CDC. It has been an amazing experience and I will be forever grateful for it.”
Dr. Jennifer Shuford · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-27
In her resignation statement, Shuford thanked President Trump and Secretary Kennedy for the opportunity to help lead the CDC.
“This community has had some falling vaccine coverage rates in recent years and so we're trying to correct that, trying to get vaccines out there to protect our population and to try to get rid of this measles outbreak that's affecting them right now.”
Dr. Jennifer Shuford · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
During a February 2025 CNN appearance, Shuford explained efforts to address falling vaccine coverage rates and contain the measles outbreak in western Texas.
“We haven't had this sort of an outbreak since the early 1990s and it's seriously impacting the population in that region,”
Dr. Jennifer Shuford · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
During a February 2025 CNN appearance, Shuford described Texas' measles outbreak as unusual for the state.
“I am leaving to spend more time with my family,”
Dr. Jennifer Shuford · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-27
Shuford announced her resignation from the CDC in a statement released on Tuesday, with her last day set for Nov. 12.