Recent developments at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have unveiled a series of whistleblower-related firings. RFK Jr. has terminated a scientist who filed a whistleblower complaint, escalating tensions around vaccine discourse. Meanwhile, an Alabama doctor previously involved with the Trump administration claims she was dismissed for her support of vaccines and whistleblowing. Additionally, the NIH has dismissed four directors after placing them on leave, while a recently ousted NIAID director asserts that her removal was retaliation for reporting on workplace issues. These incidents reflect an ongoing conflict over scientific integrity and public health messaging.