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California Protects Vaccine Rules Amid Rising Confusion

9/14/2025

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California lawmakers passed a bill to safeguard state vaccine regulations from federal interference amid increasing vaccine confusion.
The legislation aims to ensure vaccine access as cold and flu season approaches.
Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UCSF highlighted the urgency, noting vaccines face significant threats.
Concerns arose after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely linked vaccines to autism.
Lawmakers anticipate Governor Gavin Newsom will sign the bill to prioritize scientific evidence in health decisions.

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California lawmakers passed a bill to safeguard state vaccine regulations from federal interference amid increasing vaccine confusion.
The legislation aims to ensure vaccine access as cold and flu season approaches.
Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UCSF highlighted the urgency, noting vaccines face significant threats.
Concerns arose after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely linked vaccines to autism.
Lawmakers anticipate Governor Gavin Newsom will sign the bill to prioritize scientific evidence in health decisions.