Rosemary Westwood
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NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-20-2024 8PM EST
Employees learned of the new policy in at least three meetings in October and November, according to four staff members interviewed by NPR. The sweeping restriction includes a prohibition on vaccine events and social media posts encouraging the shots. Public health officials said the new policy will lead to more illnesses and deaths.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-20-2024 8PM EST
It comes after Louisiana Surgeon General made false claims about the COVID and flu vaccines. In a statement, the health department said the changes mark a shift away from, quote, paternalistic guidance and towards individual choice. For NPR News, I'm Rosemary Westwood in New Orleans.