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Vaccine Debate Lacks Clear Solution
, 07 27th, 2010
The vaccine debate is rancorous and polarizing, which means that much of the information we receive is distorted or just plain wrong. No reputable source on either side of the issue will say there is no risk of vaccine damage, as whenever you inject something into your body there is some amount of risk. The question becomes whether those risks outweigh the benefits, which can be particularly tricky when the risks aren’t well known.
Vaccines have been accused of everything from causing the outbreak of autism to being the culprit in some SIDS cases. Opponents of vaccines obviously say these reports are conclusive, while those on the other side of the aisle vehemently deny them. And some people even debate whether or not vaccines are effective at preventing diseases. Advocates of vaccination argue that they have largely eradicated many contagious diseases, which have only resurfaced recently as vaccine usage has waned, while challengers say those who have taken the vaccines are responsible for outbreaks. Both sides are unwilling to concede, but without concrete scientific evidence to support many of the claims, it’s unclear where the line in the sand really is.
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