Rep. Andy Biggs and Sen. Mike Lee introduced legislation Thursday to bar the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from recommending a COVID-19 vaccine for minors without data to back up its necessity and safety.
They argue that the addition of a coronavirus booster to the child and adolescent immunization schedule is not reasoned by science and goes against the will of parents nationwide.
“Recommending an ineffective vaccine on a demographic largely unaffected by a disease is medical malpractice,” Mr. Biggs, Arizona Republican, said. “Data reveals that COVID-19 vaccines do not effectively prevent contraction or transmission of COVID.