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City Council advances package to combat vaccine misinformation, expand education and access
Summary
The New York City Council approved a package of bills and resolutions directing city agencies to expand public education on childhood and adolescent vaccines and to urge state action to broaden vaccine administration and insurer reimbursement.
The New York City Council on April 30 approved a package of measures aimed at combating vaccine misinformation and increasing vaccine access and education across the city.
Council member Dinowitz introduced Intro 6-93, which would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop and implement a public-education plan on childhood and adolescent vaccines informed by recommendations from major medical organizations. "New Yorkers should be properly informed through the advice of medical professionals when making decisions about…
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