Agency scientists are advising against allowing widespread use of several peptide injections. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, has said people should be free to experiment.
Dr. Erica Schwartz supports vaccines and is seen as a mainstream choice to lead an agency that has been a target of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to change federal immunization policies.
'Put her foot down'
Surgeon General nominee Casey Means said during a confirmation hearing Wednesday that she believes vaccines save lives but did not unequivocally urge people to get vaccinated. The big picture: The nutrition influencer and ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questioning from Senate health committee chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) over how she would handle vaccine messaging as the nation's top doctor. - Pressed on whether she would encourage vaccination against measles amid a series of outbreaks across the country, Means said: "Every individual needs to talk to their doctor before putting a medication in their body." - She did say broadly that "vaccines save lives" and "I'm supportive of vaccination." Between the lines:…
Surgeon General nominee Casey Means said during a confirmation hearing Wednesday that she believes vaccines save lives but did not unequivocally urge people to get vaccinated. The big picture: The nutrition influencer and ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questioning from Senate health committee chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) over how she would handle vaccine messaging as the nation's top doctor. - Pressed on whether she would encourage vaccination against measles amid a series of outbreaks across the country, Means said: "Every individual needs to talk to their doctor before putting a medication in their body." - She did say broadly that "vaccines save lives" and "I'm supportive of vaccination." Between the lines:…Open