The Louisiana Department of Health is ending its long-standing practice of holding mass vaccination clinics, and department staff can no longer promote seasonal vaccines. In a letter posted to the department’s website, Surgeon General Ralph Abraham and Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman also take aim at the CDC’s response to the COVID pandemic. Dr. Wyche says the purpose of the directive is for the department to, in his words, get back to the basics.

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Parish health units will still have vaccines, but LDH says it should be a patient’s healthcare provider helping an individual decide whether to get a vaccine.

A group called Louisiana Families for Vaccines is concerned L-D-H’s new policy on vaccines will hurt vulnerable populations and herd immunity.

It’s Valentine’s Day. Sean Richardson reports it’s a big weekend for the restaurant industry…

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Ground has been broken on a 500-million dollar manufacturing facility in Jefferson Parish. UBE C1 Chemicals America will provide the first domestic US supply of two components needed to extend the life of electric vehicle batteries. Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission CEO Jerry Bologna…

Cut 11 (08) “….now in 2025”