It is common knowledge that COVID-19 poses no threat to young children, that mRNA vaccinations against the virus are not effective or safe, and that some people have even died after receiving a COVID vaccine. The CDC and its advisory council continue to push for mandatory childhood vaccinations despite all these facts.

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously agreed on Thursday to propose adding COVID-19 to the recommended childhood immunization schedule for 2023 in 15-0 votes.

ACIP recommends the use of COVID-19 vaccines for everyone ages 6 months to adolescents and adult immunization schedules.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides advice and guidance to the Director of the CDC regarding use of vaccines and related agents for the control of vaccine-preventable diseases in the civilian population of the United States. Recommendations made by the ACIP are reviewed by the CDC Director and, if adopted, are published as official CDC/HHS recommendations in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

The immunization schedules are updated annually in the late fall and are used as a guideline by states for school entry requirements and by physicians.

State or local authorities frequently consider the CDC’s schedule when establishing their school admission requirements.

Following the news that the CDC panels voted to include COVID-19 in the childhood immunization schedule, Republican governors publicly stated that they would not comply with CDC mandates and would not force children in their states to take COVID vaccine.

First on the list is Governor Ron DeSantis (FL-R) who didn’t hold back in his message to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday.

I know a lot of parents are concerned about that because if that’s on the immunization schedule, the fear is that schools could potentially mandate your child to get a Covid shot, even if that’s not something that you want to do. So I just want to let everyone be clear. You know, as long as I’m around and as long as I’m kicking and screaming there will be no Covid shot mandates for your kids. That is your decision,” DeSantis said during a press conference.

“That is your decision to make as a parent,” he added.

“The Surgeon General of Florida does not recommend this for young kids, for kids under 18. And basically as reason for that, there’s not really been a proven benefit for that. I mean, we can get into some of the potential side effects. You don’t even really need to do that. Not been a proven benefit,” he said.

Watch the video below:

As long as I am Governor, in Florida there will not be a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for children in our schools. pic.twitter.com/oDXAj3c4Oy

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 20, 2022

It can be recalled that Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo released a shocking report that there was an 84% increase in the incidence of cardiac-related death among males 18-39 years old within 28 days following mRNA vaccination. That is a huge number!

Dr. Ladapo recommended that young males from 18 to 39 refrain from taking the COVID vaccine.

Dr. Ladapo made it clear that COVID vaccines have no place in Florida.

Regardless of what @CDCgov votes tomorrow on whether COVID-19 vax are added to routine child immunizations – nothing changes in FL.

Thanks to @GovRonDeSantis, COVID mandates are NOT allowed in FL, NOT pushed into schools, & I continue to recommend against them for healthy kids.

— Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD (@FLSurgeonGen) October 18, 2022

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (VA-R) also announced that he would not adhere to CDC mandates.

“COVID-19 mandates should be in our rear view mirror,” Youngkin wrote. “The decision to vaccinate a child against COVID-19 is for Virginia parents to make about what’s best for them and their family. We will not adhere to these CDC mandates,” Youngkin said.

“In Virginia, parents matter,” he concluded.

COVID-19 mandates should be in our rear view mirror. The decision to vaccinate a child against COVID-19 is for Virginia parents to make about what’s best for them and their family. We will not adhere to these @CDCgov mandates.

In Virginia, parents matter.

— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) October 21, 2022

Wyoming’s 33rd Governor, Mark Gordon (WY-R), stated that his stance on the COVID vaccine has not changed and that children are not forced to be vaccinated against COVID in order for them to attend school.

“Since COVID-19 vaccines were first made available, I have always maintained that vaccination for this virus is a personal choice based upon personal circumstances. I opposed efforts by the federal government to mandate this vaccine for healthcare workers and service personnel.”

“Regardless of any recommendations made by the CDC, nothing is changing in Wyoming and kids are not required to receive a COVID vaccine to attend school. I will not mandate COVID vaccines for children, and believe COVID-19 vaccination is a personal choice,” Gordon wrote.

Regardless of any recommendations made by the CDC, nothing is changing in Wyoming and kids are not required to receive a COVID vaccine to attend school. I will not mandate COVID vaccines for children, and believe COVID-19 vaccination is a personal choice.

— Governor Mark Gordon (@GovernorGordon) October 20, 2022

Utah Governor Spencer Cox (UT-R) announced that he would not comply with CDC mandates.

“I’ve been asked about COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children today. Let me be clear that this always has been—and always will be—a decision for Utah parents and families, not the state.”

“Utah will not be implementing any CDC mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine for children,” he added.

I’ve been asked about COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children today. Let me be clear that this always has been—and always will be—a decision for Utah parents and families, not the state.

Utah will not be implementing any CDC mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine for children. https://t.co/ALnUwi4xY1

— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) October 21, 2022

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (OK-R) wrote on his social media, “Regardless of what the CDC says, as long as I am governor, we will never force kids to get a COVID vaccine to go to school.”

Regardless of what the CDC says, as long as I am governor, we will never force kids to get a COVID vaccine to go to school.

— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) October 20, 2022

43rd Governor of Iowa, Kim Reynolds (IA-R) announced that they had passed legislation to prohibit schools, colleges and daycares from enforcing COVID vaccines.

“The Covid vaccine remains available to those who want it, but it should never be mandated! We passed legislation to prohibit schools, colleges and daycares from doing so.”

“But, once again, the Biden Admin is ignoring the freedoms afforded to the American people and choosing power and control over trust.”

“In Iowa, parents have the right to make decisions about their own children’s health, and I’ll keep fighting to keep it that way,” she added.

But, once again, the Biden Admin is ignoring the freedoms afforded to the American people and choosing power and control over trust.

In Iowa, parents have the right to make decisions about their own children’s health, and I’ll keep fighting to keep it that way.

— Gov. Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor) October 20, 2022

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (AL-R) declared that it’s up to the parents whether or not to vaccinate their kids.

“Here in Alabama, the parents make decisions when it comes to their children’s health care. We do NOT mandate the covid shot for kids – nor will we ever,” Ivey said.

Here in Alabama, the parents make decisions when it comes to their children’s health care. We do NOT mandate the covid shot for kids – nor will we ever. #alpolitics

— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) October 20, 2022

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee (TN-R) also announced that the state of Tennessee will not be impacted by CDC mandates.

“I’ve always said mandates are the wrong approach, & TN has led in pushing back on federal covid vaccine requirements,” Lee wrote.

“Thanks to our work with the General Assembly, TN families won’t be impacted by today’s CDC vote. We’ll continue to stand for TN children & for personal freedom.”

I’ve always said mandates are the wrong approach, & TN has led in pushing back on federal covid vaccine requirements.

Thanks to our work with the General Assembly, TN families won’t be impacted by today’s CDC vote. We’ll continue to stand for TN children & for personal freedom.

— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) October 20, 2022

Missouri Governor Mike Parson (MO-R) stated that he would not adhere to CDC mandates to vaccinate kids for school.

“As long as I am Governor of Missouri, I will do everything under my authority to never let the federal government mandate COVID vaccines in our schools.”

As long as I am Governor of Missouri, I will do everything under my authority to never let the federal government mandate COVID vaccines in our schools.

— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 20, 2022

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (SD-R) said “she will not allow this government overreach into our families’ personal decisions.”

“And as Governor, I will do everything in my power to fight against this for our kids. My extreme opponent Rep. Jamie Smith supports vax mandates. I will fight back,” she added.

As a mother and a grandmother, I will not allow this government overreach into our families’ personal decisions.

And as Governor, I will do everything in my power to fight against this for our kids.

My extreme opponent @RepJamieSmith supports vax mandates. I will fight back. https://t.co/k8LYiBCJVT

— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) October 21, 2022

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (MT-R) said he would not mandate the COVID vaccine in the state.

“I trust parents to raise their kids and do what’s best for their kids’ health. On my watch, the State of Montana will not mandate the COVID-19 vaccine,” he said.

I trust parents to raise their kids and do what’s best for their kids’ health. On my watch, the State of Montana will not mandate the COVID-19 vaccine.

— Governor Greg Gianforte (@GovGianforte) October 21, 2022

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (SC-R) also stated he would never let the federal government force the COVID vaccine on kids.

“There’s some confusion on the CDC COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. Let me clarify. As long as I am governor, I will never let the federal government – or anyone else – force the COVID-19 vaccine on South Carolina school children.”

There’s some confusion on the CDC COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.

Let me clarify. As long as I am governor, I will never let the federal government – or anyone else – force the COVID-19 vaccine on South Carolina school children.

— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) October 21, 2022

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (OH-R) retweeted a post from Ohio Department of Health stating, “The State of Ohio does not mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for school attendance. The ACIP vote does not change Ohio law. The state’s list of required vaccines can only be changed through legislation.”

The State of Ohio does not mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for school attendance. The ACIP vote does not change Ohio law. The state’s list of required vaccines can only be changed through legislation. (3/3)

— Ohio Dept of Health (@OHdeptofhealth) October 21, 2022

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (AR-R) said he would not require COVID vaccines for children.

“In Arkansas, the State will not require COVID vaccines for your child to receive an education. Throughout the pandemic, I encouraged Arkansans to get the vaccine but have never advocated for vaccine mandates, and I intend to continue that fight.”

In Arkansas, the State will not require COVID vaccines for your child to receive an education. Throughout the pandemic, I encouraged Arkansans to get the vaccine but have never advocated for vaccine mandates, and I intend to continue that fight.

— Gov. Asa Hutchinson (@AsaHutchinson) October 21, 2022

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (GA-R) said the state of Georgia would not comply with CDC mandates.

“Working with the General Assembly earlier this year, we ensured Georgia does not and will not have any COVID-19 vaccine mandates. This continues to be the case as we move further beyond the pandemic.”

Working with the General Assembly earlier this year, we ensured Georgia does not and will not have any COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

This continues to be the case as we move further beyond the pandemic.

— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) October 21, 2022

Idaho Governor Brad Little (ID-R) said he would never mandate the COVID-19 vaccine to all age group in Idaho.

“I will never mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for Idahoans of any age group, especially children. As long as I am Governor, that decision will be determined solely by parents, families, and individual citizens.”

Let me be clear – I will never mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for Idahoans of any age group, especially children. As long as I am Governor, that decision will be determined solely by parents, families, and individual citizens.

— Brad Little (@GovernorLittle) October 21, 2022

According to National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) at least  20 states have banned the COVID vaccines from being included in school mandates as of October 3, 2022.

Alabama Arizona Arkansas Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Mississippi Montana New Hampshire Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah West Virginia

You can read more here.

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner responded to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order's request for a written statement on Friday, stating he is "utterly disappointed" in its approach to impeach him and said it's only being done to score "political points."

Krasner said in his letter to the Select Committee that it has "repeatedly refused" to speak with him, whether at public or private hearing, and said that the committee instead asked him to write a written statement.

"Instead of meeting with me in person, publicly or privately, you asked me to submit a written statement as long as it was submitted within a very short deadline, due today at 5:00 p.m. You did not specify the questions I should answer or the topics I should address. You said only that it should be "relevant to the Select Committee’s work," Krasner said in the response.

He added that there's "no mystery" why the Friday deadline is important to the committee. 

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"Today is the last business day before the House convenes on Monday (for its last sessions prior to the midterm election), and you’d like to give the appearance of hearing from me before you recommend my impeachment as District Attorney of Philadelphia," Krasner added.

The Philadelphia District Attorney accused the Select Committee of never specifying what the "basis of impeachment is," alleging that "there has been no suggestion of criminal conduct or corruption of any kind."

"Every decision I make as District Attorney is with the goal of seeking justice and improving public safety. That is my oath. Public safety has always been my primary goal, and I have never deviated from more intensely focusing on the most serious and violent offenses," Krasner wrote in the letter, adding that "progress" is being made.

"Years later, we are starting to see progress in that direction thanks in part to grant opportunities now available and additional governmental investment from the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth. Despite the delay, I am excited to see that progress," Krasner said. 

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He concluded the letter to the Select Committee by writing that he wants to have a conversation about "the prosecution of crime and public safety," but not when "you are not seeking political points right before an election."

Pennsylvania Republican Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler said in response to Krasner's letter that "[Krasner] is once again ignoring the plague of violence in his city."

"I am disappointed, but not surprised, by Mr. Krasner’s response to the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order. At best, his statements are the result of being misinformed, at worst he is intentionally attempting to skew the intentions of the committee in an ongoing effort to distract the public from the shortcomings of his office. Worst of all, and most obvious, is his clear lack of understanding of legal processes and the authority of the House of Representatives," Cutler said.

Responding to Krasner's claim that the purpose of the Select Committee is to impeach him, Cutler said that the committee's goal is to improve public safety.

"Further, Mr. Krasner says the stated goal of the committee is impeaching the district attorney. He is once again ignoring the plague of violence in his city. The committee’s stated goal is to restore law and order, find possible solutions that save lives, and end a culture of violence that is impacting the daily lives of millions of residents and visitors to one of our nation’s most celebrated cities," Cutler said.

Krasner's letter to lawmakers comes after he held a press conference on Friday morning alleging that Republicans' election push on crime is "racist messaging," alleging that the party playbook is to "point a finger at large, diverse cities and say large diverse cities are lawless." 

"What we see here is the same old playbook, which is about coded and racist messaging," Krasner said. "It’s about blaming the biggest city in Pennsylvania with the most diverse population for having the same national struggle that we have with gun violence everywhere and even having increases that are less the committee’s counties."