This New York Times article takes a step back on childhood immunizations and gives us an overview of the diseases and complications that could be avoided with vaccines.
As most of us already know, vaccines are probably one of the most important health and lifesaving advances of the last century. However, misinformation and scaremongering is damaging the perception and the adoption of that innovation.
When too many people opt out of immunizing, outbreaks of preventable diseases happen, with sometimes deadly consequences for some.
Childhood diseases could lead to serious complications doubled by debilitating infections.
It’s a shame not to use all the available technology to protect us and our loved ones from potentially deadly diseases. It’s like riding a motorbike without helmet.
Who would do it today?
Understanding Vaccines – Public Health
Vaccines & Immunizations – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccines.gov – US Government
Vaccines & Autism – Science-Based Medicine
Australia takes a stand against anti-vaxxers with a proposed $11,000 penalty – Quartz – September 2015
732,000: American Lives Saved by Vaccination – The New York Times – September 2015
U.S. vaccination rates high, but pockets of unvaccinated pose risk – Reuters – August 2015
Here’s How the Anti-Vaxxers’ Strongest Argument Falls Apart – TIME – August 2015
Vaccine hesitancy: A growing challenge for immunization programmes – WHO – August 2015
How This South Dakota Nurse Convinced A Religious Community To Vaccinate – Huffpost – August 2015