Some Hoosiers are sounding the alarm about what could be a harsh COVID-19 and flu season — particularly following a significant change in federal vaccine rules this week.

“Many people are going to encounter barriers in getting a COVID shot,” said Indiana Rep. Ed Clere, R-New Albany . “That is unfortunate and likely to to make things worse as we get into the fall and winter.”

He was clear that he doesn’t support mandates.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday rescinded the Emergency Use Authorizations for COVID-19 vaccines and issued marketing authorization focused on “high-risk” Americans. Patients must consult with doctors before being able to get vaccinated.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an avowed anti-vaccine activist, spearheade

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