Jennifer Riebe expressed her concern that the board's power to decide on all vaccines could lead to a slippery slope, referencing potential future restrictions on vaccines like measles and shingles.
Kelly Aberasturi emphasized individual choice in vaccination decisions, challenging the board's authority to override doctors' recommendations and asserting personal decision rights in health matters.
Idaho has the lowest kindergarten vaccination rates in the U.S. at 79-80%, significantly below the 95% target necessary to prevent disease spread, highlighting public health concerns.
With the highest vaccination exemption rate in the country at 14.3%, Idaho's ability to increase vaccination coverage is seriously compromised, risking community health.
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