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Senators Warn That Changed Vaccine Guidance Could Reduce Coverage as Measles Cases Rise
Summary
Multiple senators cited rising measles cases and urged the nominee to defend established vaccine science; Dr. Menares said measles remains an important public‑health threat and acknowledged the need for robust prevention efforts.
Several senators told the committee they are alarmed by a resurgence of measles and by what they described as political pressure on vaccine policy. They pressed Dr. Menares to signal whether she would publicly defend established science and routine immunization recommendations if confirmed.
Senator Kaine said measles had been eliminated in the United States for decades and cited 1,214 cases in the first half of the year as a return…
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