Jennifer Herricks

Jennifer Herricks is the founder of Louisiana Families for Vaccines, a non-profit organization advocating for vaccination access and public health. Following a controversial memo from Louisiana's surgeon general, Dr. Ralph Abraham, which announced the cessation of mass vaccination promotions in the state, Herricks voiced her concerns about the potential consequences of decreased vaccination rates, particularly in historically disadvantaged communities. She has been vocal about the importance of public health initiatives in preventing illness and has criticized misinformation regarding vaccines, emphasizing their critical role in reducing transmission and protecting community health.