One approach to sowing mistrust in vaccines is to read a package insert aloud and present every event it lists as a proven harm, which is highly misleading.
Drought, climate change, and groundwater regulations may be fueling Valley fever risk in the Golden State.
Both people were unvaccinated and lived in Lancaster County, where a large measles outbreak started earlier this year.
Same child, same exam—different findings based on who is listening.
The outbreaks are largely preventable through inexpensive, effective vaccination.
Experts say people who want the vaccines will be able to access them, and insurance will cover them.
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