Coverage dated October 8, 2026

Kathy Hochul expands MMR vaccine administration to midwives — but is it safe for the baby?

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has declared a state of emergency over measles — and as the self-described “OG antivaxxer at the Blaze,” Sara Gonzales is pushing back. Especially against the new recommendation for who exactly can administer the shot.

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    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has declared a state of emergency over measles — and as the self-described “OG antivaxxer at the Blaze,” Sara Gonzales is pushing back. Especially against the new recommendation for who exactly can administer the shot.

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