Mike Lee and Rand Paul aim to repeal vaccine maker liability shield

Published February 17, 2026 12:51pm ET



Two conservative Republican senators are attempting to do away with the liability shield for vaccine manufacturers, as a measure to provide justice for patients who have adverse side effects from vaccines.

Public health experts, though, warn that doing so could severely curtail production and distribution of a variety of vaccines.

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