Opponents of vaccine regulations are not optimistic that new laws limiting vaccine mandates will pass by the end of the year.
, which would protect and expand access to"alternative" treatments for COVID-19 patients such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine,The bill is a product of a lot of individuals, said Scott Shoemaker, who leads Health Freedom Ohio. Even though it doesn't directly deal with vaccines, he said it's still an important aspect of"medical freedom.
Despite the new approaches, Rep. Kris Jordan, R-Ostrander – who is sponsoring both bills – admits they'll face an uphill climb amid a time when people are not tuned into COVID-19. "We have to change the people down there. Nothing's going to happen until citizens say enough is enough," said Stock, who's running for a seat at the Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee, the party's governing body.
Barry, with the pro-vaccine group, said public health groups could do more to get involved politically and elect candidates who will support vaccines.Shoemaker said he's taking more of a wait-and-see approach. Inflation, redistricting and other matters are taking up people's headspace right now, he said.appearing in the news and that COVID-19 cases could rise later in the year.