West Virginia Families for Vaccines is a grassroots network of advocates who support science-based immunization policy and a safe and healthy WV.https://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mrq2ilalms2gEvery state surrounding West Virginia has reported measles cases—but WV has not. The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years. Let's keep West Virginia protected by staying informed and up to date on recommended vaccinations. #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork #Measles #PublicHealth https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html28 Jul 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrq2ilalms2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mrfzauqozs2gIf you thought 2025 was bad for measles, 2026 has already surpassed that and hit a 35 year high ☹️Remember, we had declared measles eradicated in the US by 2000. Anti-science fear mongering and hurts us all. #VaccinesSavesLives#VaccinationEducation https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/us-measles-cases-surpass-2025-total-highest-since-199124 Jul 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfzauqozs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mr6s7nz7ck23Science doesn't stand still. Every discovery builds on decades of research, bringing us closer to solving some of medicine's biggest challenges. Progress starts with science and every breakthrough moves us closer to a healthier future. #VaccinesSaveLives https://www.the-scientist.com/a-pancreatic-cancer-vaccine-shows-promise-in-a-phase-1-clinical-trial-7476221 Jul 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6s7nz7ck23https://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mqmihxbi6c2h"The health secretary has rejected studies involving millions of people over the past two decades which have concluded there is no credible link." This is dangerous to public health. #VaccinesSaveLives https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/inside-rfk-jrs-push-dismantle-decades-us-vaccine-policy-2026-07-14/14 Jul 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmihxbi6c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mpyt2ctjdc2hWe know, we just got done celebrating our nation's birthday! That just means back to school is right around the corner 🤐 Now's the perfect time to get the kiddo's to the doc for a well-child and to make sure they are up-to-date on their vaccines! #VaccinesSaveLives06 Jul 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyt2ctjdc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mptrqzmpcc2hBefore America won its independence, it fought smallpox. Inoculation helped protect Continental troops during the Revolutionary War and preserve the army that would help found a nation. Science helped make freedom possible. #VaccinesSaveLives #happy4thofjuly #4thofJuly04 Jul 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptrqzmpcc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mpt5qr3vcc2hAs America celebrates 250 years of independence, we also celebrate the generations who helped build a stronger, healthier nation. From smallpox to polio to measles, vaccines have helped protect families and communities for generations. #Happy4thOfJuly #VaccinesSaveLives04 Jul 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpt5qr3vcc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mp54rjfg3c2hWho's excited we're halfway through 2026? Measles is. In just six months, it's already matched all of 2025's cases. Let's keep measles off the scoreboard by protecting children with strong vaccine policies. #VaccinesSaveLives25 Jun 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp54rjfg3c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3moxris4jjc2dAnother poll finds what we already know to be true, WVians believe in science and vaccines. "The poll found that 69% of the state’s electorate and 57% of the state’s likely Republican primary voters are opposed to eliminating school vaccine mandates." https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/06/15/wv-voters-support-keeping-school-vaccine-mandates-poll-finds/23 Jun 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxris4jjc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mmum6qnhqs2wStudies continue to show no evidence linking mRNA vaccines to cancer. Strong vaccine policies protect WV families, schools, and communities from preventable disease. WHO: https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/vaccines-and-immunization-vaccine-safety27 May 2026 22:57 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmum6qnhqs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mmsctkkfhs2cVaccines save lives. Large studies involving over 1 million children continue to show vaccines are safe & effective, with no link to autism. Strong vaccine policies protect babies, seniors, cancer patients, & entire communities from preventable outbreaks. Facts matter. https://en.ssi.dk/news/news/2025/large-danish-study-no-link-between-vaccines-and-autism-or-49-other-health-conditions27 May 2026 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmsctkkfhs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mmomgn5cnc27🇺🇸 WV Families for Vaccines honors the brave men & women who gave their lives in service to our country. Today, we also recognize the importance of protecting our communities through science & public health. Vaccines save lives, & caring for one another honors the sacrifices made for our freedoms.25 May 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmomgn5cnc27https://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mmfrd5rop22mChildren should be protected from diseases we already know how to prevent. 💛 The DTaP vaccine helps protect kids that once killed thousands every year. W.Va.strong vaccine laws help keep us safe. Learn more : https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-details/diphtheria-tetanus-and-pertussis-vaccines #VaccinesWork #DTaP #PublicHealth #ProtectKids #WestVirginia22 May 2026 01:19 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfrd5rop22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mmd4oa7agc2nWhooping cough can be deadly for newborns, especially before they’re old enough to be vaccinated. Public health experts say maternal Tdap vaccination during pregnancy helps protect infants during those vulnerable first months of life. Effective vaccine laws help keep kids healthy,&schools safe.21 May 2026 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmd4oa7agc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mmam2c7phs23Vaccines save lives. https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/history-of-vaccination/a-brief-history-of-vaccination20 May 2026 00:01 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmam2c7phs23https://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mmalxrqtxk23Connect with WV Families for Vaccines across social media! 💙 Facebook: WV Families for Vaccines Bluesky: @wvfams4imm.bsky.social X: @WVFams4imm #VaccinesWork #WV20 May 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmalxrqtxk23https://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mmaixhaaws2qVaccines save lives. https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/history-of-vaccination/a-brief-history-of-vaccination19 May 2026 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmaixhaaws2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mm2rxmpk4c2vWV’s school vaccine policy has protected our children for nearly 90 years. Measles stay airborne for up to 2 hours,& chickenpox spreads easily through the air too. Clean schools matter, but sanitation alone can’t stop outbreaks. Vaccines protect entire communities. https://wvmetronews.com/2026/05/16/in-supreme-court-case-charter-schools-say-theyve-been-allowing-religious-exemptions-to-vaccination/17 May 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2rxmpk4c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mlp6mqw2bc2tWV vaccine policy has protected generations of children from measles, polio, whooping cough, & other preventable diseases. We shouldn’t be fooled by quieter rhetoric around vaccines — actions matter more than sound bites. WV’s long-standing policy works. Stand strong Mountaineers.13 May 2026 01:46 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlp6mqw2bc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mlmkbyygs22xWV’s vaccine policies have made our Mountain State one of the nation’s leaders in childhood immunization and disease prevention. We should continue protecting the health and safety of our communities while respecting one another with compassion and facts.12 May 2026 00:37 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmkbyygs22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mlcjl35cjc2mThe shingles vaccine isn’t a childhood vaccine, but it’s still an important one. Shingrix helps protect adults 50+ from shingles and long-term nerve pain. Prevention matters at every age. Science-based info from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/expert-answers/shingles-vaccine/faq-2005785908 May 2026 00:57 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcjl35cjc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3ml5jjdw7ic25Tetanus hasn’t disappeared — vaccination made it rare. The bacteria live in soil & can enter through cuts or puncture wounds. It attacks the nervous system ,can cause severe muscle spasms, breathing problems, & death. Protection fades, which is why boosters matter. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tetanus/symptoms-causes/syc-2035162506 May 2026 01:13 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5jjdw7ic25https://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mk7frsfvb22eWest Virginia’s strong school immunization laws have helped keep our communities safe for years. A new legal challenge could impact those protections. This matters for public health, especially for kids and vulnerable residents. Read more: https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/04/20/legal-civic-organizations-among-groups-opposing-raleigh-judges-ruling-in-wv-school-vaccine-case/24 Apr 2026 01:46 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7frsfvb22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mjxharckzk25West Virginia friends—tomorrow is the LAST day to register to vote in the primary. 👉 https://ovr.sos.wv.gov/Register/Landing Voting matters because it shapes who represents us and the decisions that impact our daily lives—healthcare, schools, and our communities.20 Apr 2026 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxharckzk25https://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mjuzef6rfk2iDiphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects the throat and can make it hard to breathe. Before vaccines, it was a leading cause of death in children. Thanks to routine vaccines (DTaP/Tdap), cases dropped dramatically—but it still exists and can return where vaccination rates fall.19 Apr 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuzef6rfk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mjqakai5kk2iHib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) once caused ~20,000 serious infections a year in U.S. kids—leading to meningitis, disability, and death. Since the vaccine (late 1980s), cases dropped by 99%+. Vaccination protects young children when they’re most vulnerable— helps protect the whole community.18 Apr 2026 01:02 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjqakai5kk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mjdnlzdv322sJonas Salk gave the polio vaccine to the world—for free. When asked who owned the patent, he said: “The people… Could you patent the sun?” He walked away from billions so millions could live. Not everything that changes the world should be owned.13 Apr 2026 00:52 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdnlzdv322shttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3mj6zp45yjk27Vaccines save lives. Protect your community. Vaccines save lives. Lower rates = higher risk. Learn what’s happening in Mississippi: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/09/rfk-jr-mississippi-rollback-school-vaccine-rules11 Apr 2026 04:45 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj6zp45yjk27https://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3miznoa5ui22wFederal appeals court upheld WV’s school vaccine law in Upshur County—no non-medical exemptions. This protects kids, rural communities, and those who can’t be vaccinated. Effective immunization policy=safe communities. Read more here: wvmetronews.com #VaccinesWork #WestVirginia https://wvmetronews.com09 Apr 2026 01:26 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3miznoa5ui22whttps://bsky.app/profile/wvfams4imm.bsky.social/post/3miow5byv4s2kWe don’t have a science problem—we have a storytelling problem. Facts don’t spread—stories do. If science feels distant, people tune out. Do better: • Lead with why it matters • Keep it simple • Make it human Science must be understood, not just correct.04 Apr 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:w5d6rwdmivwtmr653o7nvw73/app.bsky.feed.post/3miow5byv4s2k