S1 - Anti-Vaccine Movement Flashcards
What is essentially the most effective vaccine we have?
The MMR vaccine
How many children still die from measles per day (Today, in our vaccinated world)?
250 children
Is there controversy today as to whether or not vaccines work?
No, it is a settled issue on both sides of the vaccination argument.
How many diseases do we try to prevent with vaccines?
About 14
Will multiple vaccines overwhelm a baby’s immune system?
No. Even a baby’s body is rapidly acquiring immunity to all sort of bacteria and viruses all the time. Vaccines only use a tiny portion of the baby’s immune system.
How should we approach individuals with fears and concerns about vaccines?
Don’t be dismissive or condescending.
Build common ground.
Validate their real, lived experience.
We don’t know, but what are likely to be the chief causes behind autism?
Genetic and environmental exposures (Maybe environmental effects on the microbiome)
