FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the US is approaching a tipping point on vaccines https://futurism.com/fda-anti-vaxxers-cause-epidemic If current trends continue, “it’s not going to be a gradual evolution towards the resurgence of certain diseases that were once vanquished,” he said. “It’s going to be all of a sudden, we’re going to see epidemics and maybe worse than that.”
“Social media has given those espousing anti-vaccination sentiments an effective medium to spread their message. However, an analysis of a viral Facebook campaign against a Pittsburgh pediatric practice reveals that the movement isn’t “all about autism.” Instead, the research from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health finds that anti-vaccination arguments center on four distinct themes that can appeal to diverse audiences.
The research, published today in the journal Vaccine, suggests a framework that pediatricians can use to open a conversation with parents who are hesitant to immunize their children, while also “inoculating” those parents with skills to resist anti-vaccination messages on social media.” https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/uop-aaf031519.php
Another part of the “dumbing down of America.”
FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the US is approaching a tipping point on vaccines https://futurism.com/fda-anti-vaxxers-cause-epidemic If current trends continue, “it’s not going to be a gradual evolution towards the resurgence of certain diseases that were once vanquished,” he said. “It’s going to be all of a sudden, we’re going to see epidemics and maybe worse than that.”
“Social media has given those espousing anti-vaccination sentiments an effective medium to spread their message. However, an analysis of a viral Facebook campaign against a Pittsburgh pediatric practice reveals that the movement isn’t “all about autism.” Instead, the research from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health finds that anti-vaccination arguments center on four distinct themes that can appeal to diverse audiences.
The research, published today in the journal Vaccine, suggests a framework that pediatricians can use to open a conversation with parents who are hesitant to immunize their children, while also “inoculating” those parents with skills to resist anti-vaccination messages on social media.” https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/uop-aaf031519.php
“U.S. measles cases surge to second-highest level in nearly two decades : The outbreaks reflect worldwide misinformation that has helped drive down child immunizations.” (Washington Post April 1, 2019) https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2019/04/01/us-measles-cases-surge-second-highest-level-nearly-two-decades/?utm_term=.450334f067ab
Jerusalem Post: “Two million Israelis unvaccinated or partially vaccinated for measles” https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Two-million-Israelis-unvaccinated-Health-Ministry-helpless-587065
See also ” NYC mayor declares emergency after Haredi measles outbreak in Brooklyn
New York yeshivas have violated Department of Health orders to keep out infected students multiple times since the outbreak began.” https://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/NYC-mayor-declares-mandatory-measles-vaccinations-in-health-emergency-586273
August 23, 2012:
What an unprincipled, ignorant, opportunist prick we ended up with as fake president. The “ignorant” part applies – also – to his so-called base.
Though the Washington State Senate voted to remove the personal belief exemption for the measles vaccine last week, it’s worth noting just how hard Republicans there fought to make the world a better place for measles. https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2019/04/23/39944016/washington-republicans-tried-to-kill-the-vaccine-bill-by-shouting-like-bozos