Round Rock Billboard Urges: Don't Be 'Bullied' Into Vaccination

Round Rock TX

29 September, 2021

10:01 AM

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ROUND ROCK, TX — A new billboard in Round Rock is urging residents to not be "bullied" into getting vaccinated. The billboard, which is located along Louis Henna Boulevard and Interstate 35, says: "Don't Be Bullied. Make an Informed Choice." The ad features an image of someone holding a COVID-19 vaccine vial and a link to a website called www.realrisks.org. The website takes users to a site with a message that states: "This website is for informational use only and does not claim to be legal advice. Consult with an attorney if you feel your rights are being violated. If you are in a medical emergency, seek medical treatment immediately. By clicking "I Accept", I understand the information contained on PatientToolbox is not legal or medical advice and is to be used at my own discretion." Live in Round Rock? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. The ad was paid for by the Citizens' Council for Health Freedom, a nonprofit organization based out of Minnesota. A new message along Louis Henna Boulevard in Round Rock hangs high above Interstate 35 — it reads, "Don't Be Bullied. Make an Informed Choice." https://t.co/EGD9rsDB5Q #Fox44TX— KWKT FOX 44 (@KWKTFOX44) September 26, 2021 The group, which also opposed the Affordable Care Act, says they're putting up these billboards around the country to "raise awareness and build resistance to vaccination mandate," according to the nonprofit's website. The response comes after President Joe Biden announced a mandate earlier this month requiring businesses with more than 100 employees to require workers get vaccinated or else be tested for COVID-19 weekly, according to the Texas Tribune. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order in August banning state agencies and local political divisions from adopting/enforcing vaccination requirement policies. It also applies to public or private entities that receive government funding — who cannot require employees or patrons to provide vaccination status or deny entry on this basis. Despite the controversy over mask mandates and vaccinations, unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than fully vaccinated people, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Local and national health officials have confirmed that getting the vaccine is the best way to protect oneself against the coronavirus.