Gavin Newsom discusses California's COVID-19 vaccination guidelines with Joe Rogan
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently discussed the state's COVID-19 pandemic decisions on the Shawn Ryan Show, addressing concerns about the impact of vaccines on children and the mandate for student vaccinations.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) plays a crucial role in overseeing and guiding vaccination policies and programs for students in California schools. The CDPH provides guidance, support, and resources for vaccination efforts, including school-located vaccination programs aimed at protecting students and minimizing disease transmission within educational settings.
It is important to note that while federal agencies like the CDC provide recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines (including addition to the pediatric immunization schedule), it is the state government that determines the actual school vaccination requirements for its jurisdiction, including California.
Joe Rogan, a popular podcast host, questioned the state's vaccination policies through the Shawn Ryan Show, including the responsibility for requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Rogan also raised concerns about an increase in cases of cancer and myocarditis in vaccinated kids, a claim that could not be confirmed by The National News Desk.
As the state continues to evaluate its COVID-19 policies, it is working with international experts and people who opposed California's decisions. The aim is to inform future leadership on how to approach a novel virus since another pandemic is likely in the next few decades.
California is also collaborating with other states in the western U.S. to review COVID-19 policies from the federal government. Governor Newsom stated that he has signed some of the most progressive laws against "big pharma" in the country, expressing concern about the public's distrust and polarization, stating that it leaves them unprepared for future pandemics.
Researchers worldwide agree that managing an infectious disease outbreak is a marathon, not a sprint, with Bill Hanage, a researcher at Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, echoing this sentiment. The review of California's COVID-19 policies is ongoing, with a report set to be finished next month.
[1] California Department of Public Health. (2021). School-Located COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Retrieved from https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/School-Located-COVID-19-Vaccination-Program.aspx [2] California Department of Public Health. (2021). Immunization Requirements for California Public Schools. Retrieved from https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization-Requirements-for-California-Public-Schools.aspx
The California Department of Public Health is actively involved in shaping policy-and-legislation regarding vaccination for students in health-and-wellness, with CDPH providing guidance for school-located vaccination programs to protect students and minimize disease transmission. California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed concerns about student vaccinations on the Shawn Ryan Show, as debates around the topic persist, with input from people who oppose the state's decisions, including podcast host Joe Rogan.
