JD Vance intervenes for cousin denied heart transplant over vaccination status

Vice President JD Vance is advocating for his 12-year-old relative, Adaline Deal, who has been denied a heart transplant in Ohio due to her unvaccinated status against COVID-19 and influenza. Adaline, who suffers from serious cardiac conditions, was not placed on the transplant waiting list by Cincinnati Children's Hospital, which mandates vaccinations for transplant candidates to safeguard against infections post-surgery. Her mother, Jeneen Deal, expressed her distress, emphasizing that their family adheres to religious beliefs that preclude vaccination. Vance, who learned about the case through social media, plans to assist the family and hopes to draw attention to legislative efforts aimed at preventing discrimination based on vaccination status in medical settings. Jeneen has raised over $50,000 on GoFundMe for her daughter's medical care and is urging for changes that would allow unvaccinated individuals access to necessary medical treatments. The situation highlights the ongoing debate surrounding vaccination requirements in healthcare.