Just take the shot: A simple way to protect freedom and prevent lockdowns

Published May 6, 2026 11:00am ET



The mixed messages on vaccines are backfiring. Measles is surging across the South, and Georgians will pay the price. Disease outbreaks restrict personal freedom more than any government policy: schools close, families quarantine, and communities isolate.

Even as the Trump administration now urges vaccination, confusion lingers. Georgia leaders must provide clarity: vaccines protect personal freedom and keep families safe.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.