Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Gives Support to School Vaccinations

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston bishop gives support to school vaccinations

WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) - The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is coming down in favor of vaccinations for school children as the controversy between educators and the governor deepens. Bishop Mark Brennon released a statement Thursday encouraging parents to follow West Virginia's recommendations for vaccinations ahead of school. This is in line with the State Board of Education and at odds with Governor Patrick Morrisey's executive order to allow fo…

Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston urges lawmakers not to weaken West Virginia school vaccine requirements

In an article released this week, Bishop Mark E. Brennan said his own childhood experiences with measles and polio vaccines shaped his belief that immunizations are essential for protecting public …

West Virginia bishop opposes religious and philosophical exemptions to school vaccine law

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) -- The Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is weighing in on West Virginia’s ongoing debate over school vaccine exemptions, warning that efforts to loosen the state’s requirements put children at risk. In an article released this week, Bishop Mark E. Brennan said his own childhood experiences with measles and polio vaccines shaped his belief that immunizations are essential for protecting public health. He called …