CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford resigns after four months

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Jennifer Shuford, the CDC’s deputy director and chief medical officer, is leaving after about four months in the role. The reports do not state why she is leaving.

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Why it matters

Leadership turnover affects a major U.S. public-health agency, though the reports describe no immediate change to CDC services or policy. The practical effects for the public are unclear.