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David Obey: “I am willing to accept the amendment on this side of the aisle because we think that while it is well-intentioned, it…”

On the recordJuly 18, 2007
I am willing to accept the amendment on this side of the aisle because we think that while it is well-intentioned, it has no impact. I would like to explain what I mean. The CDC is responsible for making recommendations for vaccines along with immunization advisory committees. But decisions on whether any vaccine should be a mandatory requirement for school admittance or matriculation is the responsibility of State and local governments and school districts. The HPV vaccine is recommended for females age 9 to 26. It protects these young women against the cause of the majority of cervical cancers. While it has been made a requirement for schools in some cities and States around the country, these decisions were made locally, not by the CDC or HHS. Because no Federal funds are used to establish such requirements, we do not object to the gentleman's amendment.
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David Obey
Wisconsin
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Discussing the implications of a proposed amendment related to vaccine requirements for school admittance.

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