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Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate questions over her vaccine stance

Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate questions over her vaccine stance

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, has faced scrutiny over her stance on childhood vaccines

Republican senator faults Trump vaccine policy for US measles deaths as panel weighs health nominees

Republican senator faults Trump vaccine policy for US measles deaths as panel weighs health nominees

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Republican chairman of the U.S.

The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years

The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 to address high inflation

Senators Question President Trump's Third Surgeon General Nominee, Dr. Nicole Saphier

Senators Question President Trump's Third Surgeon General Nominee, Dr. Nicole Saphier

The Senate Committee on Health held a confirmation hearing for President Trump's third nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist. This marks the third attempt by the Trump administration to fill the position of the nation's top doctor, which has been vacant since January 2025. Dr. Saphier, a former Fox News Channel contributor, faced questioning from senators, particularly regarding her views on vaccines. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy pressed her on the debunked link between vaccines and autism, specifically the MMR vaccine. Dr. Saphier stated she has not seen reputable evidence linking vaccines to autism and affirmed that childhood vaccines do not cause autism, also supporting the MMR vaccine as the best tool for combating infections and creating herd immunity. Other nominees considered during the hearing included Chris Klomp for Deputy Secretary of HHS and Dr. Timothy Westlake for Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use.

Exclusive-Pennsylvania asks for CDC help on measles outbreak, demands agency recognize measles deaths

Exclusive-Pennsylvania asks for CDC help on measles outbreak, demands agency recognize measles deaths

By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Dan Levine WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Pennsylvania health department said it was requesting emergency support from the US CDC as it grapples with one of the country's largest and most deadly measles outbreaks, according to a document reviewed by Reuters on Thursday.

CDC delay holds up children's COVID vaccine orders, WSJ reports

CDC delay holds up children's COVID vaccine orders, WSJ reports

Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. states are facing delays in obtaining COVID-19 vaccines for children through a federal immunization program, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The U.S.

Senate Committee to Review President Trump's Health Department Nominees, Including Third Surgeon General Pick

Senate Committee to Review President Trump's Health Department Nominees, Including Third Surgeon General Pick

The Senate committee on health is scheduled to convene to consider three of President Trump's nominations for key positions within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Among the nominees are Dr. Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General, Chris Klomp for Deputy Secretary of HHS, and Dr. Timothy Westlake for Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. This marks President Trump's third attempt to secure a Surgeon General, following the withdrawal of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat due to credential concerns and the failure of Dr. Casey Means' nomination after a contentious hearing. Dr. Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, lacks a public health background but has not faced the same level of opposition as previous nominees. Chris Klomp, a former health tech executive, has been managing day-to-day operations at HHS since February and is known for his pragmatic leadership. Dr. Westlake, an emergency medicine physician, is nominated for a role within an agency that has experie...

Fourth measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania outbreak

Fourth measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania outbreak

The Keystone State has been at the center of a deadly outbreak as cases of the highly infectious disease reach a 30-year high nationwide.

Trust in measles vaccines falls in US, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

Trust in measles vaccines falls in US, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange and Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Americans' trust in vaccines for deadly childhood diseases including measles has fallen in recent years, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found, a troubling sign for the country as it experiences its worst measles outbreaks in decades.

Pennsylvania measles-associated deaths climb to four as outbreak grows

Pennsylvania measles-associated deaths climb to four as outbreak grows

By Sriparna Roy and Kamal Choudhury Sept 15 (Reuters) - The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday reported two more measles-associated deaths, both in unvaccinated individuals, bringing the state's total fatalities linked to the disease outbreak to four.

Wiping out measles impossible due to vaccine hesitancy in rich countries, says Gates

Wiping out measles impossible due to vaccine hesitancy in rich countries, says Gates

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Vaccine hesitancy in rich countries means ending measles as a global public health threat is not currently possible, Bill Gates told Reuters in an interview.

A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania

A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania officials are reporting a fourth measles-associated death