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Iowa candidate Zach Lahn calls for ending school vaccine rules

Lahn is running for Iowa governor. Minnesota columnist Jill Burcum says voters there should learn where candidates stand on childhood shots.

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What happened

Zach Lahn, an Iowa gubernatorial candidate, has called for eliminating school vaccination requirements. Minnesota columnist Jill Burcum cited that call as a reason Minnesota candidates should state their positions on childhood vaccines. Separately, Dr. Jerome Adams published guidance on what parents should know about vaccines this school year.

Why it matters

Burcum argues that Minnesotans need to know where their candidates stand on childhood vaccines.

Timeline

  1. Oct 18, 6:52 AM ET: Dr. Jerome Adams published guidance on what parents should know about vaccines this school year.
  2. Oct 19, 6:00 AM ET: Jill Burcum's column urged Minnesota candidates to make their stance on childhood vaccines clear.

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