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Doctor Nicole Saphier, a top contender for a key public health role, defended childhood vaccines—including the MMR and hepatitis B shots—against fierce scrutiny amid America’s worst measles outbreak in decades. Facing tough questions about vaccine safety, she firmly rejected claims linking vaccines to autism and stood by CDC recommendations, even as some officials push to delay immunization schedules. With a background in health policy critique and podcasting, Saphier also addressed past disagreements with administrations while pledging to rebuild public trust. Her confirmation remains pending as lawmakers weigh her testimony alongside other nominees tackling vaccine access, mental health, and substance use crises.
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