Radiologist Surgeon General Nominee Testifies Before Senate HELP Committee

Radiologist Nicole Saphier, nominee for U.S. surgeon general, told lawmakers that childhood vaccines do not cause autism and that universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth prevents illness, during her first confirmation hearing.

• She is the third surgeon general nominee of President Trump’s current term, with prior nominees failing confirmation.
• Committee members expressed optimism about her chances of securing the role.

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