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flag Maryland creates independent vaccine guidelines under the Vax Act.

flag Maryland is implementing its own independent vaccine and preventive health guidelines starting July 1, following Governor Wes Moore’s signing of the "Vax Act." flag The law grants the state health secretary expanded authority to determine which vaccines are recommended, reducing reliance on federal guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. flag State officials say the move allows for quicker responses to emerging science and local needs, while critics warn that diverging state and federal recommendations could confuse families and healthcare providers.

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