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Source: theguardian.com
<p>Dr Heidi Overton faces confirmation hearing weeks after standing behind Trump as he suggested shot could be âquite lethalâ</p><p>Dr Heidi Overton, Donald Trumpâs nominee to lead the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has told senators the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is âsafe and effectiveâ, weeks after standing behind the president as he suggested the shot could be <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/aug/13/mmr-vaccine-trump-executive-order" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">âquite lethalâ</a>.</p><p>At a confirmation hearing on Thursday, Overton described the MMR vaccine as âsafe and effectiveâ, adding: âIt is our best tool right now in the public health response to the measles outbreak.â</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/24/fda-heidi-overton-measles-mmr-vaccine" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>
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