Join SFMS to Acknowledge Senator Leno for His Support of SB 277 (Vaccination Bill) April 24, 2015 Advocacy, SFMS Member personal belief exemption, SB 277, Senator Mark Leno, vaccination 0 SB 277, the SFMS and CMA-endorsed bill to eliminate the personal belief exemption option from school immunization law, has become a contested bill at the Capitol. The opposition has been extremely vocal and made threats to the legislators supporting this bill. Click here for bill details and status. Contact Senator Mark Leno It's essential that the medical community showcase a united voice in support of SB 277 to ensure passage of the bill and move us a step closer to safer schools and communities. Please contact Senator Mark Leno's Office to thank him for co-authoring SB 277. Senator.Leno@senate.ca.gov (916) 651-4011 Office Additionally, SFMS members can contact Carrie Martin, Senator Leno's aide on health care issues, at Carrie.Martin@sen.ca.gov. Vocalize Your Support Via Social Media There is a lot of activity on social media around SB 277. If you are using Twitter and Facebook to discuss the issue, show your support by posting one of the sample tweets below or retweeting with #IHeartImmunity, #vaccineworks, #YesonSB277. Get the latest updates by following @SFMedSociety and @cmaphysicians. Vaccines have a proven track record to keep kids and communities safe #SB277 #IHeartImmunity #vaccineworks Study shows no link between #MMR vaccine & #autism, even in high-risk kids. http://on.wsj.com/1Jqmn6A #VaccineWorks #SB277 Join #SFDocs &health professionals in support of #YesonSB277. #SB277 protects health & safety of children. #vaccineworks #IHeartImmunity As a physician, I support #SB277. It will lower the risk of your child getting a serious preventable disease. #IHeartImmunity #VaccineWorks Comments are closed.
