New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo signs bill that will prevent religious vaccine exemptions in the state, some states are taking action to ensure that the most people possible are immunized to stop further spread of diseases. Andrew Cuomo, governor of New York, has now signed a bill that will prevent religious exemptions from vaccines.
“The science is crystal clear: Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to keep our children safe.
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz said, “I am incredibly proud that science has won with the passage of this bill. We should be taking medical advice from medical professionals, not strangers on the internet spreading pseudo-science misinformation. This will not be the end of our efforts to combat the ongoing measles outbreak, but it is an important step.
The bill removes the ability for parents of kids in school to refuse vaccines under a religious objection and goes into effect right away in the state of New York. Cuomo signed the bill as the country grapples with its worst measles outbreak in years with the CDC confirming