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Trump’s FDA nominee says MMR shot is ‘safe and effective’ at Senate hearing
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PUBLISHEDSep 24, 2026, 4:25 PM
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Dr Heidi Overton faces confirmation hearing weeks after standing behind Trump as he suggested shot could be ‘quite lethal’ Dr Heidi Overton, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has told senators the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is “safe and effective”, weeks after standing behind the president as he suggested the shot could be “quite lethal” .
At a confirmation hearing on…
Main source: The Guardian Health
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