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FDA nominee Overton says all U.S. vaccines are safe, effective

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.

FDA nominee Overton says all U.S. vaccines are safe, effective

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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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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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