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mandates “follow the science” and are based on advice from myriad public health experts.

Diehl cited concerns among girls and young women who “are afraid that they’re seeing fertility issues with these vaccinations,” during a speech that also contained misrepresentations about the state’s existing coronavirus restrictions.

There is currently no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, cause fertility problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But health officials admit “data are limited” on the safety of COVID19 vaccines for pregnant women.

Diehl also attacked the Legislature over the House’s decision last week to require members to be vaccinated in order to enter the building upon reopening, claiming unvaccinated members would be barred from voting.

The House’s new COVID19 order, which was approved by an overwhelming majority would allow unvaccinated members to participate in roll calls, votes and hearings.

Diehl, a pro-Trump conservative, also discussed his desire to grow the conservative base in Massachusetts, where Democrats have long held supermajorities.

JiM MicHAud / boston HErALd UN-MASK MASSACHUSETTS: Andre Averaham of Newton protests during an anti-vaccine protest in front of the State House on Sunday.

JiM MicHAud / boston HErALd SCREAMING MAD: An anti-vaxxer shouts at a passing motorist during a protest in front of the State House.