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Matthew McConaughey says he's against COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children under the age of 12

Headline from WTOL Toledo, from the development of Nov 10, 2021

Newest development Nov 11, 2021 · 2 reportsMatthew McConaughey says he's not 'against vaccinating kids at all' after backlash

After an interview made the rounds on the internet, the actor clarified that his 13-year-old son is fully vaccinated.

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  1. Names this update

    Matthew McConaughey says he's against COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children under the age of 12

    Headline from WTOL Toledo ·

  2. Newest

    Matthew McConaughey says he's not 'against vaccinating kids at all' after backlash

    Headline from The Week ·

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    Surgeon general on Matthew McConaughey's opposition to vaccine mandates for kids: 'Covid is not harmless in our children' (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Paul LeBlanc, CNN US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy stressed Tuesday that parents need to recognize that “Covid is not harmless in our children” after actor Matthew McConaughey said his kids aren’t vaccinated and that he’s against mandating vaccines for children. “Many kids have died.

  2. Breitbart News

    Matthew McConaughey Opposes Vaccine Mandates for Children (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey has come out against coronavirus vaccine mandates for children, saying he wants to find out more information.

  3. The Daily News (Longview)

    Surgeon general rips Matthew McConaughey's hesitancy on vaccine mandate for kids (opens The Daily News (Longview))

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    The Daily News (Longview)'s feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey, who says he has been vaccinated himself, said he's against mandating vaccines for children — as of "right now."

  4. Townhall

    Mathew McConaughey Says He is Against Vaccinating Children Against COVID (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey said Tuesday that he does not support mandating coronavirus vaccinations for his children despite the Food and Drug Administration last week authorizing the Pfizer-BioNTech's shot for emergency

  5. Newsweek

    Matthew McConaughey vaccine remarks leave medical experts "extremely disappointed" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids. I still want to find out more information," McConaughey said at the "New York Times" DealBook summit.

  6. News West 9

    Matthew McConaughey says he's against COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    The award-winning actor says he, his wife and immunocompromised mother are vaccinated but that his kids aren't.

  7. CBS News

    Matthew McConaughey says he opposes vaccine mandates for "younger kids" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "I still want to find out more information," said McConaughey, who has children between the ages of 8 to 13.

  8. Fox7 Austin

    Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."

  9. Wahoo-Ashland-Waverly Newspaper

    Surgeon general rips Matthew McConaughey's hesitancy on vaccine mandates for kids (opens Wahoo-Ashland-Waverly Newspaper)

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    Wahoo-Ashland-Waverly Newspaper's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey, who says he has been vaccinated himself, said he's against mandating vaccines for children — as of "right now."

  10. The Hill

    McConaughey comes out against vaccine mandates for kids (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Matthew McConaughey says that while he's received his COVID-19 shot, he's against mandating that his children get vaccinated.

  11. Breitbart News

    Surgeon General Responds to Matthew McCounaghey: ‘Please Consider Strongly Getting Your Children Vaccinated' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy responded to actor Matthew McConaughey's hesitancy in vaccinating his children against coronavirus.

  12. My Courier Tribune

    Matthew McConaughey doesn't agree with COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children (opens My Courier Tribune)

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    My Courier Tribune's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey reveals he doesn't agree with COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children but has had his own jab.

  13. Washington Post

    Surgeon General responds to Matthew McConaughey’s hesitance about vaccinating his young children (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    Covid-19 “is not harmless in our children,” Vivek Murthy said after the actor said he is seeking more information before vaccinating his children under 12.

  14. BizPac Review

    Actor Matthew McConaughey says no jab for his kids: 'I'm not vaccinating mine. I'll tell you that' (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids. I still want to find out more information. There's going to come a time, though..."

  15. NBC News

    Surgeon general to Matthew McConaughey: Covid 'not harmless' in kids (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The actor Matthew McConaughey revealed Tuesday that he opposes vaccine mandates for kids, prompting the U.S. surgeon general to remind parents that "Covid is

  16. CNN

    Actor Matthew McConaughey against vaccine mandates for kids (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses actor Matthew McConaughey saying he's currently against mandating vaccines for children.

  17. WTOL Toledo

    Matthew McConaughey says he's against COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children under the age of 12 (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    WTOL Toledo's feed description

    After an interview made the rounds on the internet, the actor clarified that his 13-year-old son is fully vaccinated.

  18. The Daily Caller

    ‘It’s Scary’: Matthew McConaughey Speaks Out Against Vaccine Mandates For Kids (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Matthew McConaughey spoke out against the vaccine mandate for kids and said his kids haven't gotten the shot because he wants more information.

  19. Breitbart News

    McConaughey Clarifies Position on Vaccinating Children: Son Is Vaxxed (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey on Wednesday clarified his position on vaccinating children against the Chinese coronavirus.

  20. The Week

    Matthew McConaughey says he's not 'against vaccinating kids at all' after backlash (opens The Week)

    Published

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