Vaccinations

Governor Keeps Sights On Religious Vaccine Exemptions, Certificate Of Need Repeal

Gov. Patrick Morrisey addressed two legislative priorities at a press briefing Friday. He said he maintains hope that both goals will come to fruition this year.

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Lawmakers Hear From All Sides Of Vaccine Debate

On Monday night, lawmakers held a hearing on controversial legislation that would change West Virginia’s school-entry vaccination requirements to allow for religious and philosophical exemptions.

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Us & Them: Childhood Vaccines — Parental Rights vs. Public Health in West Virginia

A recent effort to loosen West Virginia’s 'gold standard' vaccination requirements for school children by exempting homeschoolers and private schools passed the legislature, but was vetoed by Gov. Jim Justice. In this episode, Trey Kay delves into this latest chapter of West Virginia's vaccine history.

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Cases Of Whooping Cough On The Rise Nationally

The CDC announced cases of Whooping Cough have more than quadrupled nationally in the last year. Emily Rice reports that state health officials are urging parents to check their child’s vaccination status.

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