WV Families for Vaccines
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West Virginia Families for Vaccines is a grassroots network of advocates who support science-based immunization policy and a safe and healthy WV.
West Virginia has kept measles vaccination rates above 95% among school-age children. That commitment helps protect our kids, our schools, and our communities—and it’s something to be proud of.
#vaccineswork
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January 31, 2026 at 1:02 AM
West Virginia has kept measles vaccination rates above 95% among school-age children. That commitment helps protect our kids, our schools, and our communities—and it’s something to be proud of.
#vaccineswork
#vaccinessavelives
#vaccineswork
#vaccinessavelives
Measles is resurging, and misinformation plays a role.
A long-debunked 1998 study falsely linking the MMR vaccine to autism still affects vaccination rates today.
The result: preventable outbreaks worldwide.
Science saves lives.
#vaccinessavelives
#vaccinesworks
A long-debunked 1998 study falsely linking the MMR vaccine to autism still affects vaccination rates today.
The result: preventable outbreaks worldwide.
Science saves lives.
#vaccinessavelives
#vaccinesworks
January 29, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Measles is resurging, and misinformation plays a role.
A long-debunked 1998 study falsely linking the MMR vaccine to autism still affects vaccination rates today.
The result: preventable outbreaks worldwide.
Science saves lives.
#vaccinessavelives
#vaccinesworks
A long-debunked 1998 study falsely linking the MMR vaccine to autism still affects vaccination rates today.
The result: preventable outbreaks worldwide.
Science saves lives.
#vaccinessavelives
#vaccinesworks
Parents deserve clear, evidence-based guidance.
That’s why the American Medical Association is backing the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2026 childhood vaccination schedule—a science-driven standard developed by pediatric and public-health experts to keep kids safe and healthy.
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That’s why the American Medical Association is backing the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2026 childhood vaccination schedule—a science-driven standard developed by pediatric and public-health experts to keep kids safe and healthy.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published the “Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2026,” that continues to recommend routine immunization for protection ...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Parents deserve clear, evidence-based guidance.
That’s why the American Medical Association is backing the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2026 childhood vaccination schedule—a science-driven standard developed by pediatric and public-health experts to keep kids safe and healthy.
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That’s why the American Medical Association is backing the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2026 childhood vaccination schedule—a science-driven standard developed by pediatric and public-health experts to keep kids safe and healthy.
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Most parents want the same thing: healthy kids and safe communities. Measles spreads easily and can be serious for some children. We eliminated it once by protecting each other. When vaccination slips, outbreaks return. Remembering what works helps keep everyone safe.
January 26, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Most parents want the same thing: healthy kids and safe communities. Measles spreads easily and can be serious for some children. We eliminated it once by protecting each other. When vaccination slips, outbreaks return. Remembering what works helps keep everyone safe.
Before vaccines, polio paralyzed and killed thousands of U.S. children. Childhoods were stolen by disability and iron lungs.
The polio vaccine eliminated polio in the U.S. by 1979. That success came from protecting kids and communities.
When vaccination drops, polio returns. History matters
The polio vaccine eliminated polio in the U.S. by 1979. That success came from protecting kids and communities.
When vaccination drops, polio returns. History matters
January 25, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Before vaccines, polio paralyzed and killed thousands of U.S. children. Childhoods were stolen by disability and iron lungs.
The polio vaccine eliminated polio in the U.S. by 1979. That success came from protecting kids and communities.
When vaccination drops, polio returns. History matters
The polio vaccine eliminated polio in the U.S. by 1979. That success came from protecting kids and communities.
When vaccination drops, polio returns. History matters
“Up to 9 out of 10 unvaccinated people exposed to measles will get sick.”
#WVFamilies #MeaslesFacts #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
#WVFamilies #MeaslesFacts #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
January 24, 2026 at 5:09 PM
“Up to 9 out of 10 unvaccinated people exposed to measles will get sick.”
#WVFamilies #MeaslesFacts #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
#WVFamilies #MeaslesFacts #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
Vaccines protect health and the economy. A single vaccine-preventable disease outbreak can cost $1–$5M+ in public health response, lost wages, school disruptions, and healthcare strain. Prevention is evidence-based—and cost-effective. 💉📊
#vaccineswork
#vaccineswork
January 23, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Vaccines protect health and the economy. A single vaccine-preventable disease outbreak can cost $1–$5M+ in public health response, lost wages, school disruptions, and healthcare strain. Prevention is evidence-based—and cost-effective. 💉📊
#vaccineswork
#vaccineswork
🔎 Find your State Senator & Delegate: www.wvlegislature.gov/Districts/
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January 21, 2026 at 11:57 PM
🔎 Find your State Senator & Delegate: www.wvlegislature.gov/Districts/
Misinformation about vaccines spreads fear and puts lives at risk.
Facts matter: vaccines are safe, effective, and protect our communities — especially babies, elders, and people with weakened immune systems.
Don’t fall for myths. Share the facts.
#VaccinesWork #FightMisinformation #PublicHealth
Facts matter: vaccines are safe, effective, and protect our communities — especially babies, elders, and people with weakened immune systems.
Don’t fall for myths. Share the facts.
#VaccinesWork #FightMisinformation #PublicHealth
January 20, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Misinformation about vaccines spreads fear and puts lives at risk.
Facts matter: vaccines are safe, effective, and protect our communities — especially babies, elders, and people with weakened immune systems.
Don’t fall for myths. Share the facts.
#VaccinesWork #FightMisinformation #PublicHealth
Facts matter: vaccines are safe, effective, and protect our communities — especially babies, elders, and people with weakened immune systems.
Don’t fall for myths. Share the facts.
#VaccinesWork #FightMisinformation #PublicHealth
Want your voice heard in West Virginia? 🗳️
Find your state legislators and contact them respectfully about the issues that matter to you.
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Engaged, respectful advocacy makes a difference.
#WV #vaccineswork
Find your state legislators and contact them respectfully about the issues that matter to you.
👉 ballotpedia.org/Who_represen...
Engaged, respectful advocacy makes a difference.
#WV #vaccineswork
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January 19, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Want your voice heard in West Virginia? 🗳️
Find your state legislators and contact them respectfully about the issues that matter to you.
👉 ballotpedia.org/Who_represen...
Engaged, respectful advocacy makes a difference.
#WV #vaccineswork
Find your state legislators and contact them respectfully about the issues that matter to you.
👉 ballotpedia.org/Who_represen...
Engaged, respectful advocacy makes a difference.
#WV #vaccineswork
The 2026 WV Legislative Session starts Wednesday! Sign up to keep up with 2026 legislative actions and help us keep kids and families safe. www.wvfamilies.org/ #vaccines #ᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴇssᴀᴠᴇʟɪᴠᴇs #vaccineswork
January 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
The 2026 WV Legislative Session starts Wednesday! Sign up to keep up with 2026 legislative actions and help us keep kids and families safe. www.wvfamilies.org/ #vaccines #ᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴇssᴀᴠᴇʟɪᴠᴇs #vaccineswork
“When we start chipping away at childhood vaccines, that makes our kids and communities less safe overall." #VaccinesSaveLives #vaccineswork
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Impending CDC vaccine policy change 'concerning' to WV org
WASHINGTON —
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December 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“When we start chipping away at childhood vaccines, that makes our kids and communities less safe overall." #VaccinesSaveLives #vaccineswork
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Anti-science press conferences don’t change facts: vaccines are safe and they save lives. Spreading lies that opinion outweighs science puts everyone at risk. #VaccinesSaveLives
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'Highly concerning': Major medical groups react to Trump's claim that Tylenol is linked to autism
Major medical groups stated acetaminophen is safe for pregnant women to take and that no studies have found a direct cause and effect between use in pregnancy and autism.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Anti-science press conferences don’t change facts: vaccines are safe and they save lives. Spreading lies that opinion outweighs science puts everyone at risk. #VaccinesSaveLives
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In a win for childhood vaccines, Mineral County judge denies preliminary injunction. #VaccinesSaveLives #vaccineswork #westvirginia
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In Mineral County, judge concluded that religious freedom law does not affect vaccination requirements - WV MetroNews
'The Court concluded that EPRA does not provide a religious exemption to the Compulsory Immunization Law.'
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September 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In a win for childhood vaccines, Mineral County judge denies preliminary injunction. #VaccinesSaveLives #vaccineswork #westvirginia
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As the school year gears up in WV, don't forget the most important school supply! Backpack?✅Lunch box? ✅Vaccinations?✅Protect your classroom community-make sure immunizations are on your back-to-school checklist! #VaccinesSaveLives #vaccineswork
August 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
As the school year gears up in WV, don't forget the most important school supply! Backpack?✅Lunch box? ✅Vaccinations?✅Protect your classroom community-make sure immunizations are on your back-to-school checklist! #VaccinesSaveLives #vaccineswork
"Our kids deserve schools where science, not political agendas, shapes policy—and where every child has a fair chance to learn and thrive in good health."
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
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#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
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Ice, Brown: Vaccine case isn't about personal choice (Opinion)
On July 24, a Raleigh County judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a student to attend school with a religious exemption to required vaccinations, even though West Virginia law allows
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August 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"Our kids deserve schools where science, not political agendas, shapes policy—and where every child has a fair chance to learn and thrive in good health."
#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
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#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
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It's National Immunization Awareness Month! Immunization laws in West Virginia protect our kids from 10 diseases! We have some of the strongest laws in the country because we take care of our kids and communities. #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives www.instagram.com/reel/DMz1h6o...
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It's National Immunization Awareness Month! Immunization laws in West Virginia protect our kids from 10 diseases! We have some of the strongest laws in the country because we take care of our kids and communities. #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives www.instagram.com/reel/DMz1h6o...
WV already follows the AAP’s gold-standard vaccine schedule—and it works. So why are some in the government trying to weaken it?
We protect kids with strong laws and high immunization rates. Don’t trade science for politics. #ProtectWVKids #vaccineswork
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We protect kids with strong laws and high immunization rates. Don’t trade science for politics. #ProtectWVKids #vaccineswork
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End Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions, AAP Says
U.S. school-entry vaccination rates have fallen in recent years
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July 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
WV already follows the AAP’s gold-standard vaccine schedule—and it works. So why are some in the government trying to weaken it?
We protect kids with strong laws and high immunization rates. Don’t trade science for politics. #ProtectWVKids #vaccineswork
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We protect kids with strong laws and high immunization rates. Don’t trade science for politics. #ProtectWVKids #vaccineswork
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You showed up to stand strong for WV kids and vaccines—your voices were heard! While the ruling wasn’t what we hoped, our statement and the news coverage are helping raise awareness. Read more and stay involved: wvfamilies.org/news/wh6t3mu8ffmo9n7prw7049q6iphqhd #WVHealth #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
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July 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
You showed up to stand strong for WV kids and vaccines—your voices were heard! While the ruling wasn’t what we hoped, our statement and the news coverage are helping raise awareness. Read more and stay involved: wvfamilies.org/news/wh6t3mu8ffmo9n7prw7049q6iphqhd #WVHealth #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
Showing up at the hearing made a real impact for WV kids! While we’re disappointed in the ruling, the fight to protect vaccines isn’t over. Stay involved: wvfamilies.org/volunteer #WVHealth #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
Sign Up — West Virginia Families for Immunizations
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July 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Showing up at the hearing made a real impact for WV kids! While we’re disappointed in the ruling, the fight to protect vaccines isn’t over. Stay involved: wvfamilies.org/volunteer #WVHealth #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
We stand with the WV Board of Education in their commitment to student safety. Vaccines protect everyone—especially the most vulnerable.
WVBOE statement: wvde.us/articles/wv-...
#VaccinesWork #WVEd #PublicHealth
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WV Board of Education Statement on Raleigh County Circuit Court Decision
Today a decision was issued by Raleigh County Circuit Court granting a preliminary injunction to three Raleigh County students allowing them to attend public school without required vaccinations. This...
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July 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We stand with the WV Board of Education in their commitment to student safety. Vaccines protect everyone—especially the most vulnerable.
WVBOE statement: wvde.us/articles/wv-...
#VaccinesWork #WVEd #PublicHealth
WVBOE statement: wvde.us/articles/wv-...
#VaccinesWork #WVEd #PublicHealth
WVFI will be at this week’s public hearing on school vaccination requirements—and we encourage you to join us in showing up for public health and science. 💙 Wear blue and make your voice heard!
Thursday 9am at the Courthouse
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Thursday 9am at the Courthouse
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Hearing scheduled this week on lawsuit over school vaccination requirements - WV MetroNews
Gov. Patrick Morrisey's administration entered a request to weigh in on the case through a friend of the court brief.
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July 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
WVFI will be at this week’s public hearing on school vaccination requirements—and we encourage you to join us in showing up for public health and science. 💙 Wear blue and make your voice heard!
Thursday 9am at the Courthouse
#PublicHealth #VaccinesWork
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Thursday 9am at the Courthouse
#PublicHealth #VaccinesWork
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Measles cases just hit a 33-year high—1,288 in 39 states. 92% are among the unvaccinated. The MMR vaccine is 97% effective. This outbreak is preventable. Science saves lives. #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #MMR www.npr.org/sections/sho...
U.S. measles cases hit highest level in 33 years, CDC reports
The U.S. has hit an unwelcome milestone in measles cases this year. The CDC is reporting 1,288 cases across the country. The disease was declared eliminated 25 years ago.
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July 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Measles cases just hit a 33-year high—1,288 in 39 states. 92% are among the unvaccinated. The MMR vaccine is 97% effective. This outbreak is preventable. Science saves lives. #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #MMR www.npr.org/sections/sho...
RFK Jr.'s new CDC panel dropped its recommendation for thimerosal-containing flu shots, despite decades of research showing it's safe. Experts warn the move could erode trust. Broader flu shot guidance and RSV protections remain in place. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers raise disproven fears about the preservative thimerosal
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.
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June 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
RFK Jr.'s new CDC panel dropped its recommendation for thimerosal-containing flu shots, despite decades of research showing it's safe. Experts warn the move could erode trust. Broader flu shot guidance and RSV protections remain in place. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
"Today’s press conference is a distraction from the real issue: we have vaccine laws that work, and this attempt to undermine them puts West Virginia children and communities at risk.” #vaccineswork #ScienceMatters www.legalnewsline.com/west-virgini...
Morrisey backs suit against state BOE over vaccine rules
BECKLEY – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is supporting a lawsuit against the state Board of Education’s stance on religious exemptions for vaccinations.
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June 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
"Today’s press conference is a distraction from the real issue: we have vaccine laws that work, and this attempt to undermine them puts West Virginia children and communities at risk.” #vaccineswork #ScienceMatters www.legalnewsline.com/west-virgini...