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As federal government pulls back, Colorado charts independent course with vaccines

By John DaleyMay 8, 2026·Source: NPR·2 views
Carol Boigon at home in Denver on Jan 13. To combat vaccine misinformation, Carol joined an outreach coalition and is publicly sharing her story about being hospitalized with polio when she was 5. She never recovered full function in her right arm.

As state leaders change laws to make vaccines more accessible, a coalition of doctors, public health advocates and everyday Coloradans is trying to start a public conversation about their importance.

(Image credit: Kevin J. Beaty)

Originally reported by NPR. Read the original article

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