Moore signs new policy to ensure continued vaccine access for all state residents.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has affirmed his administration’s commitment to public health policies based on ‘data,’ and announced that the state will maintain its existing vaccine protocols. During an interview on “Meet the Press,” Moore stated that he had recently signed a new policy to ensure that Maryland continues to adhere to its vaccine guidelines, citing what he described as federal uncertainty.
The policy signed by Moore ensures that Maryland residents will have continued access to vaccines and that insurance providers will be required to cover the costs of those recommended as of December 31 of last year. Moore expressed concern for individuals in other states and stated, “come to Maryland.”
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The governor’s comments came in response to a question from host Kristen Welker about recent congressional hearings.
Welker noted that both Democrats and Republicans had questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic, during his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Welker also brought up legislative changes in states like Florida, which are working to abolish vaccine mandates for school-aged children, and the resulting confusion among the public.
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Moore’s actions underscore a difference in public health policy among states.
While some states have been working to revise their vaccine policies, Maryland is moving to uphold its current protocols, prioritizing what the governor referred to as data-driven decision-making and consistent access to vaccines.
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