CNN

West Virginia has the best kindergarten vaccination rates in the nation. A legal fight backed by RFK Jr. could threaten that

When it comes to health, West Virginia is used to being on the wrong end of the numbers. But on childhood vaccination rates, it’s a standout. During the 2023-24 school year, more than 98% of ...
Virginia Department of Health

Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Vaccinations for Respiratory Viruses

Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Vaccinations for Respiratory Viruses RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts ...
The San Diego Union-Tribune

West Virginia lawmakers OK bill drawing back one of the country’s strictest child vaccination laws

CHARLESTON, W.Va.CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s GOP-controlled state Legislature voted Saturday to allow some students who don’t attend traditional public schools to be exempt from state ...
Yahoo Finance

Virginia hits Biden’s 70% adult vaccination goal

More than 70% of Virginians have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday, which brought the commonwealth to President Joe Biden’s goal for the Fourth of July, Gov. Ralph Northam ...

On the Front Line of the Vaccine Wars

For decades, West Virginia has had a “halo” of protection around it, thanks to a compulsory-vaccine law. But now, there’s a case that could topple that law — and have major implications for the rest ...