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The Natural Experiment

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Vaccine Dissent: Historical Roots and Modern Sentiments

This chapter explores the historical backdrop of vaccine skepticism and its evolution into contemporary debates surrounding vaccination during the pandemic. It highlights the tension between individual autonomy and government mandates, and how past experiences with vaccination practices continue to shape current public attitudes. The discussion also examines the rise of anti-vaccination movements and their intertwining with broader civil liberties sentiments in the face of health crises.

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