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Vaccine Myths Dispelled, Part #1: You can’t get the flu from the flu shot

Published on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by Matt Rooney

By Matt Rooney _ Let’s call a spade a spade, Save Jerseyans: most objections to vaccines have absolutely nothing to do with “religion” (or at least any religion I’ve ever heard of) and everything to do with an endless parade Read More

N.J. State Senator: Coronavirus scare is “what the world looked like pre-vaccine”

Published on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 by The Staff

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy announced on Monday that there have now been 11 presumptive “positive” tests for Coronavirus in New Jersey while another 28 individuals are either undergoing tests or are being actively investigated. The spread of the Read More

N.J. GOP Senators introduce trio of proposals favored by anti-vaxxer activists

Published on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 by The Staff

TRENTON, N.J. – Two New Jersey Republican state senators have proposed legislation strongly favored by anti-vaxxer advocates who believe vaccines are dangerous. Senators Mike Testa Jr. (R-1) and Joe Pennacchio (R-26) say their legislation empowers parents. – “We’re making sure Read More

Explaining the NJGOP caucus’s new anti-vaxxer tilt | Rooney

Published on January 15, 2020January 16, 2020 by Matt Rooney

By Matt Rooney _ Back in February 2019, Save Jerseyans, I urged New Jersey Republicans to reengage the “social issues” from which they’ve been running for years. The reason is obvious: most voters aren’t policy wonks or constitutional nerds. They Read More

Anti-vaxxers score victory as religious exemption repeal bill again falls short

Published on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 by The Staff

TRENTON, N.J. – For the second and final time this legislative session, a bill to repeal the religious exemption to the school vaccine mandate fell short of the votes needed for passage. S-2173 seemed primeD for passage late last week, Read More

Auth, Cardinale will introduce school choice amendment for vaccine mandate bill

Published on January 13, 2020 by Matt Rooney

By Matt Rooney _ We’ll see if S-2173 passes today, Save Jerseyans. It’s going to be close. An update: I spoke to our good friend Assemblyman Bob Auth (R-39) this morning. He read my piece from over the weekend concerning Read More

Debate rages even as GOP Senator’s support appears to tip S2173 towards passage

Published on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 by The Staff

TRENTON, N.J. – 2020’s most controversial legislation (so far) appears poised for passage on Monday following a flurry of last minute amendments. If passed, it will eliminate the religious vaccine exemption for public school students; the amended S2173 exempts daycare Read More

Bill to quash N.J. vaccine religious exemptions temporarily halted by Sweeney

Published on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 by The Staff

TRENTON, N.J. – A hugely-divisive bill designed to eliminate the religious exemption for child vaccinations hit turbulence on Monday at the State House amid massive pressure from anti-vaccine protesters. The State Senate bill (S-2173) was pulled at the last minute Read More

ROONEY: Government overreach fuels anti-vaxxer conspiracy theories

Published on March 17, 2019March 16, 2019 by The Staff

TRENTON, N.J. — A New York Assemblywoman wants to let minors decide to get vaccinated even if their parents don’t agree, citing a pandemic of misinformation online and social media specifically. Will New Jersey be far behind? Save Jersey Blogger-in-Chief Matt Read More

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