Louisiana Flu Surge Amidst Health Department’s Vaccine Promotion Ban
Louisiana is experiencing a severe early flu surge, reaching the CDC’s “Very High” activity level, exceeding all other states except Oregon. This surge coincides with reports that the state health department is prohibited from promoting flu, COVID-19, and mpox vaccines. The department’s new policy emphasizes individual choice regarding vaccination, shifting away from proactive public health messaging. This policy change has not been formally documented and was revealed through news reports.
John Q. Hosedrinker