Let me be clear: I am in favor of universal infant vaccination to protect children from the suffering of many common, childhood diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella. I am in favor of vaccinating children against the scourges of diptheria and pertussis. Every child should be vaccinated against tetanus. Polio goes without saying, for people of my generation and older, who can remember the fear.
But there are people who believe otherwise. For the most part, I think that people who decline to vaccinate their children are (a) misinformed or (b) not thinking clearly.
Orac has found a voice that is balanced. I invite you to go read and think about the
Ethics of Vaccines: .
Thanks for stopping by our new site. While the format here certainly resembles a blog, we're reluctant to use the term, as its connotation suggests a more opinionated voice than we intend to offer. Rather, our hope is to create an information clearinghouse (of sorts) on all things vaccine-related, compiling in one place important news, perspectives, and features that address the state of vaccination both in the United States and worldwide. We'll offer our perspectives sparingly, only to provide context or balance to the stories we cite.
Given the enormity of the topic, it would be laughable to suggest this (or any) site could be comprehensive in nature. Our goal will be to highlight items of importance, providing links to further resources for those interested in learning more.
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