West Coast vaccination partnership expands to include new member

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced on Wednesday that California, Oregon, and Washington state have formed a new public health alliance, with Hawaii expressing its intention to join. The alliance aims to provide evidence-based immunization guidance, prioritizing safety, efficacy, and transparency.

The alliance's focus is on immunization and public health, and it will operate in opposition to political influences. The primary goal is to ensure residents receive credible information about immunization free from political interference.

"The alliance will focus on providing the most accurate and up-to-date immunization guidance, rooted in safety, efficacy, and transparency," said Governor Newsom. "We are committed to ensuring our residents have access to credible information about immunization, free from political interference."

The alliance's formation comes in opposition to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been criticized for promoting vaccine misinformation. The alliance's approach emphasizes safety, efficacy, and transparency in immunization guidance.

"We believe that it is crucial to prioritize the health and safety of our residents, and that means providing them with accurate and reliable information about immunization," said Oregon Governor Kate Brown. "The alliance will ensure that our residents receive the guidance they need to make informed decisions about their health."

The alliance's focus on immunization and public health is especially important in the current pandemic, as the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed across the country. The alliance will work closely with public health officials to provide the most accurate and up-to-date guidance on immunization.

"We are facing a global pandemic, and it is more important than ever that we prioritize the health and safety of our residents," said Washington Governor Jay Inslee. "The alliance will ensure that our residents have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information about immunization, so they can make informed decisions about their health."

The alliance's formation is a significant step towards ensuring that residents have access to credible information about immunization, free from political interference. The alliance's focus on safety, efficacy, and transparency will help to build trust in immunization and public health guidance, and ensure that residents have the information they need to make informed decisions about their health.