Abortion medication, HPV vaccine laws take effect Wednesday in three states

Starting Wednesday, Iowa, Mississippi, and Tennessee are implementing new laws that restrict access to medications for abortion and limit minors' access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, including the HPV vaccine. These changes come amidst broader debates over reproductive rights and public health, reflecting a shift in state-level policies that could have significant implications for healthcare access and individual rights. The new laws are likely to spark further legal and political battles, as advocates on both sides of the issue prepare to respond.