Louisiana health workers banned from promoting vaccines, raising public health concerns.

Louisiana's Department of Health has quietly implemented a policy that prevents its employees from promoting vaccines for COVID-19, influenza, and mpox. Staff are now prohibited from advertising vaccine availability, conducting interviews, or hosting vaccine events. Public health experts worry this could increase disease rates and undermine trust in public health. The policy change comes as Louisiana faces high flu rates and amid concerns over potential shifts in federal health guidelines.

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