01/15/2026
HB2242/SB 5967 allows science and evidence to continue to guide our vaccine purchasing in Washington. Decouples vaccine coverage and state guidance from ACIP/CDC . ❤️
This is vital because new federal recommendations put children and families at risk of decreased access to vaccines and increased risk of PREVENTABLE illness. 🤯The new recommendations are not based on science or data‼️🥼📚
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📢Sign PRO HB2242: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=House&mId=33577&aId=167926&caId=27159&tId=3
📢Comment (to Legislators) on HB2242: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2242
📢Sign PRO SB5967: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33611&aId=167965&caId=27051&tId=3
📢Comment (to Legislators) on SB5967: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5967
In addition, HB2242/SB5967 would protect Washingtonians access to preventive health care, specifically services/screening deemed grade A or B by the US Preventive Services Task Force. A and B Recommendations | United States Preventive Services Taskforce (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations)