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Maine lawmakers consider bill that would place 5-year pause on COVID vaccine mandates

Maine lawmakers consider bill that would place 5-year pause on COVID vaccine mandates

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AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) State lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Maine for at least five years.

According to the Portland Press Herald, the legislation was proposed by Republican Rep. Tracey Quint of Hodgdon. It aims to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates over concerns about its potential impact on reproductive health among women who receive the shots.

So far, there’s no evidence that links any of the vaccines to reproductive problems, and U.S. CDC guidance encourages vaccinations for those who are pregnant.

The legislation calls for a pause on mandates until further studies conclude.

Lawmakers will hold a virtual hearing on the bill on Tuesday.

 

 

 

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