Feb. 11. 2002 Press Release:
Wyoming House Withdraws Religious Exemption Bill
(Banner, Wyo.) The Wyoming Vaccine Information Network has announced
today (Monday) that House Bll 5, which would have eliminated the religious
exemption that presently exists with regard to mandatory vaccinations for both
public and private schools, has been withdrawn by its sponsors in the Wyoming
House of Representatives.
Jacque Jones of Wyoming Vaccine Information Network stated, "This is
indeed a victory for all of the volunteers in Wyoming who made the effort to
contact their State Representatives, and to explain the many reasons why it is
essential to keep the religious exemption intact when it comes to mandatory
vaccinations."
Pro-life advocates also strongly supported this effort because, according to
one Casper pro-lifer, JoAnn Williams, "the possibility that any vaccine has as
a source aborted fetal tissue is an issue that needs to be brought to public
attention. The pro-life community wishes to be an advocate for those most
vulnerable members of our society who have no voice."
The Christian Science Church also fought this bill, since their members use
spiritual, and not medical, methods in providing for their health care.
For additional information, please contact:
Wyoming Vaccine Information Network