Jenny McCarthy, vaccine expert?
It’s troubling because of the fact that they’re sending a message to millions of parents who watch this claptrap. The message is that vaccines are dangerous, that it’s better not to vaccinate your kids. Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, and if vaccination rates fall we could be struggling with diseases that have been wiped out in this country. That’s the reality. But scientists don’t make good TV. They have an uncomfortable habit of cautiously sticking to the facts. And with the Bush Administration cutting into federal science budgets and independence, they don’t have the clout or credibility to fight back. I, for one, find this depressing.
WTF?
Why Our Media is Dangerously Stupid
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