West Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Loosened Vaccine Requirements

Published on March 28, 2024

West Virginia’s governor vetoed a bill on March 27 that would have allowed fewer children to get mandated vaccines. Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, said the move came after receiving feedback from doctors and others in the medical community. “The overwhelming majority that have voiced their opinion believe that this legislation will do irreparable harm by crippling childhood immunity to diseases such as mumps and measles,” Mr. Justice said. He later added: “I have always and will always defend our freedoms as West Virginians and as Americans. I hear how strongly people believe in one side or the other on this subject, and I respect all opinions....

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