As the first and only pediatrician in Congress, Representative Kim Schrier of Washington state has a unique perspective.

Her background is her "north star," Schrier tells TODAY.com, as she prioritizes policies including reproductive rights, universal preschool and the child tax credit . And right now, she's particularly concerned about the politicization of public health issues, especially vaccines.

Schrier, who is also only the second woman physician in Congress, says we're experiencing an "awful time" in public health right now. She points to cuts to federal health agencies and research institutions that are "undermining efforts to keep all of us healthy and united."

Amid changes to COVID-19 vaccine coverage and potential changes to the childhood vaccine schedule , Schrier

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