NEXT Nigeria BY JETHRO IBILEKE July 20, 2011 02:32AM In order to reduce the scourge of cervical cancer among female residents of the state, the Edo State Government has concluded arrangements to commence the administration of Gardasil Cervical Cancer vaccine for female school children throughout the 18 local government areas of the state beginning from […]
Parents Have Good Reason to Distrust Childhood Vaccines
By Josh Mazer Steven L. Salzberg’s response to Margaret Dunkle’s vaccination op-ed is itself a study in fear-mongering and ignorance (“Sun prints dangerous anti-vaccination op-ed,” July 14). It is precisely because of the condescending and uninformed views of Dr. Salzberg that parents are losing confidence in the CDC mandated vaccination program. Salzberg is “deeply concerned” […]
Zeda from Indiana
Zeda, Indiana: Two years ago, Zeda was a straight A student who totally enjoyed school. In addition to maintaining a nearly perfect academic record, she was actively involved in cheerleading and loved it. She adored being outdoors, just hanging out with her friends. When she wasn’t with her friends, she was out with her two younger brothers […]
Nikki from Massachusetts
Nikki, Massachusetts: The typical American teenager, Nikki attended high school and was active in cheerleading and dance. She loved the social life, weekends with her friends at the mall and going to parties. Nikki had absolutely no health problems. In her own words, “My life was perfect.” Nikki was 16 when the Gardasil vaccine was first […]
Public health: Not vaccinated? Not acceptable
LA Times By David Ropeik July 18, 2011 What should we do about people who decline vaccination for themselves or their children and put the public at risk by fueling the resurgence of nearly eradicated diseases? What does society do when one person’s behavior puts the greater community at risk? We make them stop. We […]
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