New state law bans health departments from promoting COVID vaccines

The law went into effect last September, it’s a provision in the budget that prohibits any agency funded by the state health department from promoting COVID vaccines.

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Health departments can still administer vaccines if asked.

The provision, known as Rider 40, is legal but many doctors say it’s not a good public health policy.

The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines, insisting evidence shows it’s the best way to protect yourself from getting the virus.

The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Texans since 2020.

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https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/state/new-state-law-bans-health-departments-from-promoting-vaccine