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Combating Vaccine Refusal
Using The “D” Word to Explain the “P” Word Yesterday I read an interesting post on the Moms Who Vax blog. It has been inspiring to follow along on this new blog and hear how moms from Minnesota have...
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How Providers Address Vaccine Hesitant Parents
Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses an inquiry from our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page that pertains to provider policies on vaccine refusal. If you have a vaccine related question that you would like...
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Outbreaks Remind Us of Dangers of Disease and Benefits of Vaccines
The Van Tornhout family can't run from the past. Every day without their daughter Callie is a reminder of why they must continue to educate people on the importance of vaccines. Callie was only 38 days...
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History Is Destined To Repeat Itself With More Measles Outbreaks
What Have We Learned From Last Year’s Measles Outbreak? Last year the United States experienced a large, multi-state measles outbreak that was largely responsible for 189 measles cases that spread...
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A Physician’s Plea to Those Who Don’t Vaccinate
What value do vaccines have in your life? Throughout July and August, Shot of Prevention is encouraging people to address this question. Today’s guest post, by clinical cardiologist Dharmaraj...
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Sorry Kennedy, Being Anti-Vaccine Does Not Mean You’re Pro-Safe Vaccine
Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., of the World Mercury Project, orchestrated a major publicity stunt designed to question the safety of vaccines. Since he had no real evidence to present, and the same...
View ArticleVaccine Hesitancy Often Tied to Moral Foundations of Liberty and Purity
Recent behavioral research suggests that there is often a moral difference between people who accept vaccines and people who refuse them. Parents who are most reluctant to vaccinate appear to be...
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