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Many science minded people are bothered by the term “vaccine debate”. The suggestion is that no debate exists when one side has the benefit of scientific evidence, while the other relies on an unproven hypothesis.
But a “debate” it has become. Especially when it provides for interesting coverage in the mainstream media. This recent PBS video, To Vaccinate or Not? Two Mothers ‘Debate’ is a perfect example of how various vaccination decisions can be compared, debate-style. With the U.S. currently in the midst of the worst whooping cough outbreak in more than half a century, PBS Newshour positioned took two women from Washington state and addressed the question of whether it is irresponsible not to vaccinate our children.
I was somewhat impressed by how the women chose to defend their opinions. At one point, even the woman who has chosen not to vaccinate her child, made some relevant points.
Source:
Shot of Prevention & PBS Newshour