Senior Policy Advisor Larry Bucshon was featured in a Bio.News article discussing the 2025 BIO International Convention held in Boston. The event focused on evolving attitudes toward vaccines within government and public spheres. Panelists addressed how the pandemic altered public perceptions of vaccines, prompting health advocates to reconsider vaccine policies and communication strategies.
Bucshon argued that “one of the biggest mistakes that everyone on both sides of the aisle made was politicizing vaccinations,” warning it set “a dangerous precedent to use public health as a political tool.” He highlighted the susceptibility of lawmakers and citizens to misinformation, underscoring the need for improved vaccine messaging and data-driven empowerment.
He also stressed the importance of local officials in reshaping vaccine narratives, stating, “The people that lawmakers listen to the most are the people they represent. The best messengers on public health can be local people, local officials and local physicians.”