What happened: A West Virginia judge ruled that the state's strict school vaccination law cannot exclude religious exemptions. This decision affects one of the states with the highest vaccination rates.
Why it matters:
- It may lead to more students attending school without vaccinations due to religious beliefs.
- The ruling impacts public health policies and school vaccination requirements in West Virginia.
MNN Take: The court decision highlights the balance between public health measures and religious freedoms within school vaccination laws.
Sources: NYTimes US