Oregon, Washington, California form alliance to protect vaccine access
6 days ago
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- Democratic governors of Oregon, Washington, and California form the Western Health Alliance to preserve vaccine access.
- The alliance aims to create immunization guidelines based on respected national medical organizations, criticizing the CDC for politicization.
- Recent chaos at the CDC includes the firing of Director Susan Monarez and resignations of top scientists.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist, faces criticism for his leadership and changes to CDC advisory committees.
- FDA approved new COVID-19 vaccines but limited availability to high-risk individuals.
- West Coast states previously collaborated during the pandemic through the Western States Pact.
- States are exploring bulk vaccine purchasing agreements to expand access and coverage.
- Political tensions rise between West Coast states and the Trump administration over health policies.
- Democrats in the U.S. Senate support state efforts but emphasize the need for federal-level changes.