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Health officials warn amendment to limit 'advertising' could hamper vaccine outreach
Summary
A non-germane amendment to SB 572 that would limit what the Department of Health and Human Services can "advertise, promote or recommend" drew unified opposition from public-health witnesses, who said vague terms could block routine immunization education, outbreak guidance and risk $3.5 million in federal grant funding for vaccine programs.
Lawmakers revisited a non-germane amendment to SB 572 that would place new limits on what state health agencies may "advertise" or "promote" regarding immunizations. Multiple witnesses—including public-health professionals, nonprofit advocates and citizens—testified that the amendment's undefined terms could curtail routine education and outbreak response.
Representative Lucy Weber told the committee she agreed with the amendment’s stated objective of preventing taxpayer-funded advertising for…
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