Casey Means

At the risk of sounding repetitive, I do think it's very important as a physician and to rebuild trust in public health to make sure that patients are encouraged to have informed consent with their doctor before getting any medication.

I believe vaccines save lives.

I believe they're an important part of public health.

I also do not want to not encourage patients to have a conversation with their doctor.

I think it's incredibly important and informed consent is going to be part of building trust in public health.

I'm not an individual's doctor and every individual needs to talk to their doctor before putting a medication in their body.

I absolutely am supportive of the measles vaccine and I do believe vaccines save lives.

Casey Means went to Stanford Medical School and notably did not complete her surgical residency.

She actually dropped out with just months left in the program and then went on to become somewhat of a wellness influencer.

And that's probably how she's best known to the public.

alongside her brother Callie Means, was really instrumental in elevating Secretary Kennedy to the position of power that he now holds within the federal government.

So a lot of the ideas surrounding ultra-processed foods and even some of the vaccine concerns that she expressed today have been long held and long shared between herself and Secretary Kennedy.

This is the figure that will put out health warnings and advisories for the entire country and people.

Historically, the public has really trusted the advice of whoever is in this post.

I think that's why Means' nomination has generated so much concern, particularly among Democrats, because...

When you have a figure who is so polarizing, you wonder if it will further so distrust among the public.

And until we have a clear understanding of why kids are developing this at higher rates, I think

We should not leave any stones unturned.

I do accept that evidence.

I also think that science has never settled.