One role of political leaders is to lead their constituents on key issues of the day.
Rep. Bryan Steil did so Monday during a listening session at Janesville City Hall, saying he is vaccinated against COVID-19 and that he believes such vaccinations combat serious illness and death.
âThe proof is in the numbers of people who get seriously ill. The number of people who die from the disease plummets when you take vaccine, but there should not be a federal government mandate,â Steil said.
Resistance to vaccinations is playing a key role in the recent resurgence of the illness, health professionals say.