Sue Holstein

HB1616 lacks common sense and ignores best practices for public health and medical science. It would prohibit state agencies from spending funds to advertise vaccines. Public Service Announcements are an effective and long-used tool in the area of public health and disease control. Recently, the US has seen outbreaks of diseases that had been under control such as measles and whooping cough. I survived both these life-threatening diseases as a youngster in the 1950’s before vaccines were available. But my family incurred hospital costs and lost wages while enduring the anguish of watching me, their child, struggle for my life. Anti-vaxxer policies like HB1616 have no place in New Hampshire. Please vote ILT on HB1616.