New organization advocates for vaccines
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News from Kiely Lammers, Director of MT Families for Vaccines
HELENA — Recently members of a new organization, Montana Families for Vaccines, introduced themselves and their organization to state lawmakers, asking for their support for pro-vaccine policies to be passed this session.
Montana Families for Vaccines (MTFV) is a volunteer-driven, parent-led, grassroots network of Montanans advocating for fact-based immunization policy to keep our kids and communities healthy.
Kiely Lammers, Director of Montana Families for Vaccines, released the following statement:
“Montana Families for Vaccines was created to support strong vaccine policy and combat the spread of vaccine misinformation in our state house. Our members are parents, family members, experts, disease survivors, and advocates for vulnerable populations. Together, we will make sure lawmakers are informed about the long history of vaccines and their essential value to public health and safety. In this legislative session, Montana Families for Vaccines will advocate for our right to freedom from vaccine-preventable disease in the places where we live, work, and play.”
The organization is planning a Day of Advocacy at the state capitol and working with partners to identify, educate, and train pro-vaccine volunteer advocates. Lammers expects that MTFV will advocate for and against a number of proposed bills related to immunization this session.
“Montana Families for Vaccines will bring a strong collective pro-vaccine voice to every step of the policymaking and advocacy process,” said Lammers. “We’re excited to make a difference.”
