Understanding those who do not understand: a brief review
of the anti-vaccine movement.
Mayo Vaccine Research Group, Clinical Pharmacology Unit and
Department
of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Guggenheim
611C,
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First Street S.W., 55905, Rochester, MN, USA
Vaccines and the ability to prevent morbidity and
mortality due to infectious diseases have been one of the greatest public
health success stories. On a global level, it is one of the few cost-effective medical
measures that result in universal benefit. Despite this, there is evidence of a
growing anti-vaccine movement. In turn, this has, in some cases, resulted in
major disruptions in vaccine programs, with resultant needless morbidity and
mortality. Of interest are the factors that seem to contribute to the current
trend of anti-vaccine sentiment.
This paper will examine the current anti-vaccine movement
and provide current examples. Finally, a review of suggestions for dealing with
the anti-vaccine movement will be presented.
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