Opinion: How States Can Resist Potential Trump Vaccine Shortages

According to medical journalist Joel Dodge, states can serve as a critical defense against potential vaccine shortages resulting from anti-vaccine policies. This opinion piece emphasizes the importance of state-level action to protect public health infrastructure and ensure continued vaccine access for communities. State governments may need to stockpile vaccines, strengthen distribution networks, and maintain immunization programs independent of federal policies. Such measures would be essential to prevent disease outbreaks and protect vulnerable populations from preventable illnesses.

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STAT News
By Joel Dodge
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