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The Trump administration is set to eliminate thousands of federal health care jobs Friday, targeting employees across agencies who were hired in the past one to two years.

The article from STAT News, published on February 14, 2025, discusses the significant layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the first day Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assumed the role of Health Secretary. Kennedy, known for his skepticism towards vaccines and his advocacy for alternative health practices, initiated these layoffs as part of a broader overhaul of the health agencies. The layoffs primarily affected employees involved in vaccine-related programs, infectious disease research, and public health communication, signaling a shift in policy direction towards what Kennedy describes as "health freedom" and a reduction in what he perceives as government overreach in health mandates. This move has sparked considerable controversy, with critics arguing that it undermines public health infrastructure at a critical time, while supporters believe it aligns with a vision of less government intervention in personal health choices.

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