vaccines /tags/vaccines vaccines en-US Copyright Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:00:55 GMT Health leaders worry about anti-vaccine measure included in Senate's draft budget bill /government-politics/2023-06-10/health-leaders-worry-about-anti-vaccine-measure-included-in-senates-draft-budget-bill Health advocates worry the language would make it easier for students to attend colleges without getting vaccines to prevent spreadable, communicable illnesses. Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:00:55 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-10/health-leaders-worry-about-anti-vaccine-measure-included-in-senates-draft-budget-bill Jo Ingles Senate rolls education overhaul, vaccine anti-discrimination into bill to ban trans athletes /government-politics/2022-12-15/senate-rolls-education-overhaul-vaccine-anti-discrimination-into-bill-to-ban-trans-athletes The Ohio Senate added several lengthy amendments to a bill which it then passed late Wednesday night. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:07:49 GMT /government-politics/2022-12-15/senate-rolls-education-overhaul-vaccine-anti-discrimination-into-bill-to-ban-trans-athletes Jo Ingles Effort that could lead to a possible ballot issue on vaccine mandates hits a snag /government-politics/2021-12-09/effort-that-could-lead-to-a-possible-ballot-issue-on-vaccine-mandates-hits-a-snag But backers of the plan say they aren't giving up. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:23:50 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-09/effort-that-could-lead-to-a-possible-ballot-issue-on-vaccine-mandates-hits-a-snag Jo Ingles Ohioans might get a chance to vote on vaccine requirements /2021-12-07/ohioans-might-get-a-chance-to-vote-on-vaccine-requirements An effort is underway to push the issue to the statewide ballot if Ohio lawmakers fail to pass a bill soon that would prevent people without vaccines for COVID or other illnesses from being treated differently. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:53:06 GMT /2021-12-07/ohioans-might-get-a-chance-to-vote-on-vaccine-requirements Jo Ingles Ohio conservative think tank sues over "COVID vaccine or test" rule on businesses /government-politics/2021-11-04/ohio-conservative-think-tank-sues-over-covid-vaccine-or-test-rule-on-businesses The lawsuit was filed on the same day that the federal government announced when its "vaccine or test" rule for businesses will take effect. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:47:59 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-04/ohio-conservative-think-tank-sues-over-covid-vaccine-or-test-rule-on-businesses Karen Kasler New quarantine guidance for Ohio's K-12 schools means students can stay in class /government-politics/2021-10-25/new-quarantine-guidance-for-k-12-schools-means-students-can-stay-in-class But they need to wear masks and they can't stay in class if they are showing symptoms of COVID-19. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:57:56 GMT /government-politics/2021-10-25/new-quarantine-guidance-for-k-12-schools-means-students-can-stay-in-class Jo Ingles How Long Will COVID Vaccine Boosters Be Necessary? /health/2021-08-20/how-long-will-covid-vaccine-boosters-be-necessary The director of the Ohio Department of Health explains it depends on when Ohio achieves community immunity. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:32:24 GMT /health/2021-08-20/how-long-will-covid-vaccine-boosters-be-necessary Jo Ingles Health Committee Reconvening Early For Bill Banning Vaccine Mandates /government-politics/2021-08-09/health-committee-reconvening-early-for-bill-banning-vaccine-mandates The health committee chair says he urged House leadership to allow the members to come back before the end of summer break. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:27:00 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-09/health-committee-reconvening-early-for-bill-banning-vaccine-mandates Andy Chow Public K-12 Schools And Colleges Can Require COVID Vaccines At Start Of School Year Despite New Law /government-politics/2021-07-16/public-k-12-schools-and-colleges-can-require-covid-vaccines-at-start-of-school-year-despite-new-law Even though Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill earlier this week saying public K-12 schools and colleges cannot mandate students or staff to get COVID… Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:44:21 GMT /government-politics/2021-07-16/public-k-12-schools-and-colleges-can-require-covid-vaccines-at-start-of-school-year-despite-new-law Jo Ingles Governor Suggests Opposition To Bill Banning Employers, Schools From Mandating Vaccines /government-politics/2021-06-11/governor-suggests-opposition-to-bill-banning-employers-schools-from-mandating-vaccines A bill in the Ohio House would make it illegal for employers or schools to mandate vaccinations. Gov. Mike DeWine has some thoughts on the measure.The… Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:35:35 GMT /government-politics/2021-06-11/governor-suggests-opposition-to-bill-banning-employers-schools-from-mandating-vaccines Jo Ingles