Attorney General Ken Paxton called the TMA’s guidance “outrageous” and suggested it “has chosen to try and ignore the overwhelming evidence and science-backed recommendations” from the CDC.
SOURCE: Dallas Express
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s issuance of new guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) has advised doctors to consider the recommendations of other physician groups when discussing the vaccine with patients and caregivers.
The new CDC guidance prioritizes informed consent and individual decision-making over universal recommendations. The TMA, however, claims new federal immunization schedules “represent a departure from past policies and have raised significant concerns among the medical community.”
TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah said the group “supports vaccine recommendations based on peer-reviewed safety and effectiveness data,” insisting that deviating from those recommendations creates confusion and discourages patients from getting vaccinated.
Attorney General Ken Paxton called the TMA’s guidance “outrageous” and suggested it “has chosen to try and ignore the overwhelming evidence and science-backed recommendations” from the CDC.
