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The Anti-Vaccine Movement
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The Rise of Vaccine Misconceptions
This chapter examines a crucial moment in the anti-vaccine movement created by a damaging 1998 paper suggesting a false link between the MMR vaccine and autism. It explores the conflict between solid scientific evidence refuting this claim and the emotional arguments pushing against vaccination, highlighting the struggles faced by advocates of scientific integrity. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the societal factors that fostered mistrust in vaccines, weighing the impact of personal narratives and public misinformation.
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