Josh Shapiro blasts RFK Jr., federal health officials; vows to protect vaccine access in Pa.
Source: Penn Live
With the Trump Administration poised to order sweeping changes to long-standing scientific guidance on childhood vaccines, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday reiterated his pledge to protect access to vaccines in the Commonwealth.
Appearing as a guest in a live Instagram conversation with Dr. Zachary Rubin,, a Chicago-based pediatric allergist and immunologist, Shapiro vowed that as soon as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices wrapped up day 2 of their meeting on new vaccine guidance, his administration would issue guidance in response to new directives.
“Let me say we’re waiting for this meeting to end, I guess at some point today and then we’ll be putting out some new guidance from our state department of health to react to whatever they do there,” Shapiro said. “Because what we want to do is make sure Pennsylvanians have access to a full range of healthcare options, including vaccines. So as soon as that’s done, you should expect to hear from our Department of Health.”
Day 2 of the federal vaccine advisory panel resulted in limited action but considerable tumult. The panel voted Friday to delay a vote on ending a three-decade recommendation to administer hepatitis B vaccines at birth after a tide of criticism from major medical groups.
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