Orchestrating a Successful Veto Campaign Against a Detrimental School Immunization Bill.

IF 6.2 2区 医学 Q1 PEDIATRICS
Beth Bloom Emrick, Elizabeth A Copenhaver, Jennifer Gerlach, Jamie L Jeffrey, Andrea M Lauffer, Kathleen Martin, Youmna Mousattat, Lisa M Costello
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West Virginia has one of the most robust childhood school-entry immunization policies in the nation, allowing only medical exemptions. As of the 2024 state legislative session, the last reported case of measles in West Virginia was in 2009. For over a decade, multiple bills have been introduced to attempt to weaken the immunization policy. In 2024, the West Virginia Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 5105, which would allow private and parochial schools in West Virginia the option to opt out of state immunization requirements. This bill would threaten the well-being and lives of West Virginians by weakening herd immunity. In response, the West Virginia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics banded together with multiple stakeholders to coordinate a veto campaign for HB 5105 using media, petitions, phone calls, and in-person visits. Governor Jim Justice ultimately vetoed HB 5105. This case study highlights the importance of effective collaboration with stakeholders, engagement of medical organizations with shared goals, coordinated advocacy by health care professionals, and creating and implementing an effective public health message to maintain effective public health policy.

策划了一场成功否决有害学校免疫法案的运动。
西弗吉尼亚州拥有全国最健全的儿童入学免疫政策之一,只允许医学豁免。截至2024年州立法会议,西弗吉尼亚州最后一次报告的麻疹病例是在2009年。十多年来,已经提出了多项法案,试图削弱免疫政策。2024年,西弗吉尼亚州立法机构通过了众议院法案(HB) 5105,该法案将允许西弗吉尼亚州的私立和教会学校选择退出州免疫要求。这项法案将削弱群体免疫力,威胁到西弗吉尼亚人的福祉和生命。作为回应,美国儿科学会西弗吉尼亚州分会与多个利益相关者联合起来,利用媒体,请愿,电话和亲自访问协调HB 5105的否决运动。州长吉姆·贾斯特斯最终否决了HB 5105。本案例研究强调了与利益相关者的有效合作、医疗组织的共同目标、卫生保健专业人员的协调宣传以及创建和实施有效的公共卫生信息以维持有效的公共卫生政策的重要性。
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Pediatrics
Pediatrics 医学-小儿科
CiteScore
12.80
自引率
5.00%
发文量
791
审稿时长
2-3 weeks
期刊介绍: The Pediatrics® journal is the official flagship journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). It is widely cited in the field of pediatric medicine and is recognized as the leading journal in the field. The journal publishes original research and evidence-based articles, which provide authoritative information to help readers stay up-to-date with the latest developments in pediatric medicine. The content is peer-reviewed and undergoes rigorous evaluation to ensure its quality and reliability. Pediatrics also serves as a valuable resource for conducting new research studies and supporting education and training activities in the field of pediatrics. It aims to enhance the quality of pediatric outpatient and inpatient care by disseminating valuable knowledge and insights. As of 2023, Pediatrics has an impressive Journal Impact Factor (IF) Score of 8.0. The IF is a measure of a journal's influence and importance in the scientific community, with higher scores indicating a greater impact. This score reflects the significance and reach of the research published in Pediatrics, further establishing its prominence in the field of pediatric medicine.
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