By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) -Vaccine critic Dave Weldon, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will face rising measles cases and bird flu threats at an agency already in turmoil from staff cuts and public distrust over the COVID-19 pandemic.

P resident Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), former Republican Congressman Dr. Dave Weldon, is set to face questioning by Senators on March 13.

President Trump's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting ready to appear before Congress. The Senate is being asked to confirm Dr.