From vaccines to fluoride, here's what the newly confirmed CDC director Susan Monarez has said about some key health topics.

In a 51–47 vote along party lines, the Senate confirmed Monarez as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is the first nominee for CDC director to be required to get Senate confirmation, following a 2022 law requiring it. She is also the first person to serve in the role without a medical degree since 1953.

The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday evening.