Georgia health chief worries lawmakers could eliminate all kids' vaccine requirements

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Kathleen Toomey speaks during a coronavirus briefing. (John Bazemore/AP Photo)

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Georgia’s chief public health official says she is worried state lawmakers could do away with all vaccine requirements for children. 

Dr. Kathleen Toomey warned the State Board of Public Health this week that the current COVID-19 controversies around schools have spilled over into childhood immunizations.

She’s referring to state Senate Bill 345, which would prohibit schools from requiring any vaccinations.