The Vaccination Controversy

DO we have, or SHOULD we have, the right to choose? 

An ongoing debate fraught with health hazards and potentially deadly consequences. Check out the following resources to explore the controversy surrounding vaccinations, the reasons behind the standpoints of "anti-vaccine" protests and the scientific standpoint on the benefits and potential risks.

Resources:

Bronfin, Daniel R., MD. "Childhood Immunization Controversies: What Are Parents Asking?" The Ochsner Journal. 2008 Fall; 8(3): 151–156. PMCID: PMC3096324.

Chou, Vivian.  "To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Searching for a verdict in the vaccination debate." Harvard University: The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Science in the News Blog. Online. January 4, 2016.

Harris, Gardiner. "Journal Retracts 1998 Paper Linking Autism to Vaccines."  The New York Times: Research. Online. February 2, 2010.

Jacobs, Charlotte DeCroes. "Vaccinations Have Always Been Controversial in America." TIME: Health. Online. July 31, 2015.

Lee, Megan. "When the Science is Wrong: No Link between the MMR Vaccine and Autism." Harvard University: The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Science in the News Blog. Online. March 15, 2010.

Mayo Clinic Staff. "Childhood vaccines: Tough questions, straight answers." Mayo Clinic: Infant and Toddler Health. February 12, 2016.

Parker, Laura. "The Anti-Vaccine Generation: How Movement Against Shots Got Its Start." National Geographic: In-Focus. Online. February 6, 2014.

"History of Anti-vaccination Movements." The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Last updated March 15, 2017.

  • This resource has a variety of other interesting articles to peruse as well. 



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