CDC union says vaccine misinformation put staff at risk after Atlanta shooting
Briefly

A shooters targeting CDC's Atlanta headquarters left a police officer dead, emphasizing the dangers posed by vaccine misinformation. The union representing CDC workers has called for a definitive condemnation of disinformation from federal leaders. This attack is viewed as a culmination of sustained threats to CDC employees, reflecting months of negative treatment and public vilification. The union insists that both the CDC and Department of Health and Human Services must publicly denounce misinformation to safeguard employees and restore public trust in health information.
The CDC workers' union demanded a federal condemnation of vaccine misinformation after a man, blaming the Covid-19 vaccination for depression, shot at the agency's headquarters.
The union stated that the attack compounded months of mistreatment, neglect, and vilification of CDC staff, highlighting the critical need for public trust and accurate information.
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