354 - A Public Health Official Is Fired in Tennessee

<p>Until recently, <strong>Dr. Michelle Fiscus</strong> served as the Medical Director for Immunization Programs at the Tennessee Department of Health. But after sending out a factual memo explaining the law about vaccinating teenagers caused a backlash among conservative lawmakers, Fiscus was fired. Dr. Fiscus talks with <strong>Dr. Josh Sharfstein</strong> about her background in public health, her recent painful experiences, and her next chapter. This interview was recorded on July 21, 2021.</p>