MAFP Joins Advocates Across Michigan to Support Strong Vaccine Policy

Michigan Academy of Family Physicians joined health care clinicians, public health agencies, community organizations, and advocates from across Michigan to launch Michigan for Vaccines, a new statewide, cross-sector immunization coalition dedicated to protecting and strengthening vaccine policy.

Formed in response to growing threats to vaccine access and declining vaccination rates, the coalition will coordinate science-based education and advocacy efforts, aligning stakeholders around a shared mission: advancing policies that support healthy communities for all Michigan residents. The coalition will work to ensure that every family has access to vaccines and accurate information about their lifesaving benefits.

A recent EPIC-MRA statewide poll found that 62% of Michiganders are worried about the return of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, whooping cough, and flu, including 39% who say they are very concerned.

The poll also found that 59% of Michigan voters say they would be less likely to vote for a political candidate who seeks to weaken vaccine access or undermine immunization requirements for schools, compared to just 11% who would be more likely to support such a candidate.

The data is clear: when vaccination rates decline, outbreaks of preventable diseases increase, putting Michigan families and communities at greater risk. Vaccines remain one of the safest and most effective public health tools available, backed by decades of scientific evidence.

Michigan for Vaccines will work to ensure policymakers have access to accurate information about immunizations and the importance of maintaining strong protections for children and families. To learn more about the coalition and its mission, visit MIForVaccines.org.