BECKLEY — A former West Virginia health officer testified Thursday that the state’s compulsory vaccination law, as it’s written without religious or philosophical exemptions, is the best way to protect the state’s public health goals.

“At the end of the day, the ... compulsory vaccine law actually is about creating healthy communities,” Dr. Cathy Slemp said. “It’s about protecting the health and safety of children, having a well vaccinated population so that we decrease disease spread and the occurrence of outbreaks.” Education

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