KFF Health News 124d ago

Senators questioned Casey Means on Wednesday during her nomination hearing to become the nation’s top doctor. Means, a wellness influencer and entrepreneur, said she wants to focus on root causes of disease, including ultraprocessed foods and environmental exposures. She would not recommend vaccines or medications, including the measles vaccine, hormonal birth control, or the use of SSRIs for pregnant women. “I don’t think it’s responsible to make a blanket statement for all Americans,” she said. She also sidestepped questions about whether vaccines contribute to autism. “We should not leave any stones unturned,” she said.