ST PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order Monday to protect vaccine access in Minnesota, in response to the recent change in federal COVID-19 vaccine guidelines put in place by the Trump administration.

“Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements in modern medicine,” said Walz in a statement.

“While the Trump Administration attempts to limit Americans’ access to preventative care, Minnesota will be guided by science and medical expertise, prioritizing the health and safety of our people.”

The executive order seeks to safeguard vaccine availability in Minnesota and give health care providers more flexibility when it comes to administering the COVID-19 booster shot. Under the helm of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the FDA

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