Massachusetts recently instituted the order, which mandates that all children 6 months or older who attend child care, preschool, kindergarten through 12th grade and colleges and universities in the state get the flu vaccine unless a medical or religious exemption is provided. Part of the impetus for the new rule is to curb respiratory illness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The protest began outside the Massachusetts State House with people holding signs and chanting.
“We think that’s complete government overreach, and we’re here to fight for all the kids,” a protester told CBS Boston.
Another protester, Jennifer Cordy who attended the rally with her son, said that the new rule has her contemplating homeschooling.
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