Trump FDA nominee affirms MMR vaccine safety at confirmation hearing

Dr Heidi Overton, Trump's FDA nominee, testified that the MMR vaccine is 'safe and effective' and the best tool against the measles outbreak, directly contradicting Trump's recent suggestion that the shot could be 'quite lethal'. This marks a notable deviation from the administration's anti-vaccine rhetoric, though Overton's stance may face political backlash. The confirmation outcome will signal the administration's public health direction.