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Maryland's Vax Act Signed Amid Controversy Over Vaccine Policy

4/16/2026

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Vax Act, enabling the state to issue immunization recommendations independent of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced ACIP members, raising credibility concerns.
A federal judge blocked several of Kennedy's actions due to the new members' lack of qualifications.
Moore said Maryland's policy will be science-based and align with blue states distancing themselves from federal vaccine policies.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Vax Act, enabling the state to issue immunization recommendations independent of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced ACIP members, raising credibility concerns.
A federal judge blocked several of Kennedy's actions due to the new members' lack of qualifications.
Moore said Maryland's policy will be science-based and align with blue states distancing themselves from federal vaccine policies.