
West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates
Associated PressSEMINOLE, Texas — Measles had struck this West Texas town, sickening dozens of children, but at the Community Church of Seminole, more than 350 worshippers gathered for a Sunday service. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “With this measles situation, I can honestly just tell you we haven’t taken any steps as a church,” he said. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print All of the children admitted with measles to Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock were unvaccinated, officials said last week. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The COVID-19 pandemic caused “a lot of distrust in public health” and government requirements, Wells said. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “Out here on the south plains of Texas, we are conservative people, but we also are not anti-vaxxers,” he said.
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