Vaccines Losing a Bit of Shine
May 25, 2018
5/23/18 – US residents are losing some confidence in the value and safety of vaccinations for measles and other diseases, according to a new survey, with 70% now saying vaccines are very important, down from 80% a decade ago. Why a decline? In Issues, a philosopher and data analyst recently noted that opinions about vaccines don’t depend solely on scientific evidence, but also reflect deepening social disagreements about the nature of risk and the role of experts.