What's western medicine done for you lately? Well, did you die of measles yet?

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I know there are a lot of people out there who aren't sure about vaccinations, especially for kids. I always wondered where the idea that they cause autism came from. From a fraudulent study, as it turns out.

I think this one had so much traction because people like to distrust doctors.

Thanks to drhoz for the link.

Comments

[badnoodles.livejournal.com]

I have a couple of crunchy hippie mom "friends". Every time I hear them talk about how they aren't getting their kids vaccinated, I just want to smack them so hard.

[cottonmanifesto.livejournal.com]

seriously. there is just a serious lack of understanding about the whole concept.

[propaddict.livejournal.com]

These are usually the same people who refuse to drink fluoridated water, on account of it's just a gubmint mind control ploy.