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#159 - Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: Evolution of the anti-vaccine movement, the causes of autism, and COVID-19 vaccine state of affairs

The Peter Attia Drive

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Vaccine Hesitancy and Political Dynamics

This chapter explores the rising concern of upper airway cancers and aggressive treatment options, before transitioning to the controversial topic of vaccine skepticism, particularly its evolution within political discourse. It analyzes the interplay between anti-vaccine sentiment and public health, emphasizing how misinformation and political affiliations shape attitudes towards science and vaccination. Key events, such as the measles epidemic in Orange County, are discussed as pivotal moments that reinforced the anti-vaccine movement as a political issue, revealing a complex relationship between health, politics, and public trust.

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