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Illinois Governor Signs Bill to Combat Vaccine Misinformation

12/4/2025

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 767, enabling the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to set guidelines, and criticized misinformation about vaccines, emphasizing evidence-based practices.
The bill empowers the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee to approve vaccines for illnesses including COVID-19 and seasonal flu.
State-regulated health plans must cover vaccines recommended by the state.
Proponents say the measure will restore trust and protect residents from preventable diseases.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 767, enabling the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to set guidelines, and criticized misinformation about vaccines, emphasizing evidence-based practices.
The bill empowers the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee to approve vaccines for illnesses including COVID-19 and seasonal flu.
State-regulated health plans must cover vaccines recommended by the state.
Proponents say the measure will restore trust and protect residents from preventable diseases.