FDA nominee Overton says all U.S. vaccines are safe, effective
FDA nominee Dr. Heidi Overton testified before a Senate committee that all U.S. vaccines are safe and effective during her confirmation hearing.
WASHINGTON >> Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the embattled FDA, told senators today that all U.S. vaccines are safe and effective, as the health committee’s Republican chairman pressed her during a contentious confirmation hearing.
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