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September 15, 2026
Dr. Nicole Saphier Confirms Support for Childhood Vaccines During Senate Hearing
- Dr. Nicole Saphier stated, 'I do not believe childhood vaccines cause autism,' reaffirming her support for vaccination.
- Saphier emphasized that the MMR vaccine is essential for combating measles, countering recent calls from the Trump administration to reconsider vaccine recommendations.
- Senator Bill Cassidy challenged Saphier on vaccine safety, expressing concerns about the administration's approach to vaccine messaging.
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- US surgeon general nominee made $270,000 from supplement companySep 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM · The Guardian
- Trump’s third surgeon general nominee, Nicole Saphier, to face SenateSep 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Washington Post
- Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate grillingSep 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM · AP
- live: Trump's pick for surgeon general faces Senate confirmation hearingSep 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM · The Hill
- Senador republicano culpa a política de vacinação de Trump por mortes por sarampo nos EUASep 16, 2026 at 5:35 PM · Reuters
- Trump surgeon general pick backs MMR vaccine, rejects link between childhood vaccines and autismSep 16, 2026 at 6:19 PM · Fox News
- Republican senator blames Trump administration policies for measles deaths in PennsylvaniaSep 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM · The Guardian
- Trump health nominees face tame Senate hearing: 3 takeawaysSep 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM · The Hill
- Republican senator grills Trump’s surgeon general nominee over childhood vaccine stanceSep 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM · Independent