In its 78-year history, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has evolved from its origins tackling malaria to an agency that aims to safeguard almost every aspect of Americans’ health.
But the CDC’s sprawling mission could be in for some big changes in the new Trump administration. House Republicans have called for cuts to the CDC’s budget, and former Trump administration officials have suggested restructuring the agency in ways that would diminish its reach and influence.
Some of the agency’s responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including shifting recommendations on masks, unpopular travel restrictions and controversies over guidance to schools sparked criticism and a backlash.
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