New Jersey Defies Federal Vaccine Push | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

New Jersey is standing firm against federal vaccine recommendations, rejecting the push to split the MMR shot into three doses and challenging a controversial executive order that downplays the vaccine’s safety. Health Commissioner Raynard Washington insists on sticking to science-backed, established schedules from trusted medical groups and state law, as vaccination rates dip and religious exemptions surge. The state is aligning with other Northeastern states to craft its own policies, prioritizing clarity and public health over federal “flexibility” — even as the federal plan suggests…