The Brief Ex-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is putting the U.S. health system in danger. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has denied accusations made by Monarez. Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Susan Monarez warned senators that America’s public health system is headed to a "dangerous place" under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine advisers. The AP reported that the panel is expected to vote on new vaccine recommendations later this week. Before working at the CDC, Monarez was largely known for her government roles in health technology and biosecurity.