As we are confronted with a disease that is now taking the lives of children and teenagers, perhaps some will notice how we as a community are ignoring our responsibility to participate in programs that protect the health of everyone. Many parents who rely on pseudo-science and conspiracy theories don't take the time to get the scientific facts and instead decide they will just avoid vaccinations and rely instead upon the "herd immunity" of those who have had their children vaccinated. A better way to deal with your fears is to have a conversation with your medical provider. Not with friends, people at work, celebrities or from conspiracy minded web pages. Instead you need to look at the science. Falling for out of date and paranoid claims has finally started to have an effect on not just the health of individuals, but the health of the community. We do need to fear something, and regretfully the "enemy is us." This is a good read not just about vaccines, but also about community responsibility. Just because some people fail to believe in the germ theory doesn't mean we don't need a sanitation department!
An Epidemic of Fear: How Panicked Parents Skipping Shots Endangers Us All
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