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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 25, 2025

W.Va. Is One Of 20 U.S. States Without A Measles Case This Year

West Virginia is one of 20 U.S. states not to report a case of measles in 2025, so far. However, all five of its border states have reported cases, with Kentucky announcing its second case of the year on Friday.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 07, 2025

Senate Health Committee Resurrects Vaccine Exemption Bill

A measure to allow exemptions to school entry vaccination that failed to pass the House of Delegates was resurrected in a Senate Health committee Monday afternoon.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Mar. 14, 2025

State Health Officials Advise: D.C. Airport Measles Case May Have Exposed West Virginian Residents

State health officials have issued an alert for some West Virginia residents who may have been exposed to measles at a D.C. airport.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Aug. 14, 2024

West Virginia’s Vaccine Divide

As kids head back to school, pediatricians are reminding parents that their child must be immunized to attend school. But for some, this routine has become a time to grapple with fears about the safety of their children.

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Government Curtis Tate +, Mar. 27, 2024

Justice Vetoes Bill To Ease Vaccine Requirements For Some Schools

On the final day of bill signing from the 2024 regular legislative session, Justice vetoed controversial House Bill 5105.

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Government Briana Heaney, Mar. 15, 2024

With 99 To Go, Justice Signals Hesitation Over Signing Certain Bills

The governor has signed 73 bills into law, and vetoed one. There are slightly fewer than a hundred bills waiting for action - including some controversial bills.

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