Concerns raised over House Bill 737 and school vaccine requirements in Louisiana

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana lawmakers are considering House Bill 737, which would remove meningococcal disease vaccination requirements for students, prompting concern from doctors and vaccine advocacy groups who warn it could increase preventable illness risks statewide. District 51 state Rep. Beryl Amedee (AH-MAY-DEE) is proposing a bill that would remove meningococcal disease from the list [...]