Dr. Paul Offit Returns to Books and Ideas Podcast
In his new book, Deadly Choices: How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Threatens Us All, pediatrican Dr Paul A. Offit traces the history of the anti-vaccine movement from opposition to the smallpox vaccine in the 19th century up through recent events. Unfortunately, the results are predictable; reducing vaccination rates lead to reemergence of dangerous preventable infectious diseases. That is why the decision not to vaccinate is not a personal decision; it is one that involves the whole community.
This is the focus of the conversation I had with Dr. Offit in Episode 40 of Books and Ideas. This is a follow-up to Dr. Offit's first interview here in Episode 25. Because I think this issue is literally a matter of life and death, I encourage you to share this podcast with others.
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B&I 40 Interview with Dr. Paul Offit
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