Check out my latest post for the AAFP’s Fresh Perspectives blog
Measles
As the measles outbreak has reached over 100 after near eradication years ago, Bill Gardner has an interesting take on how to respond to anti-vaxxers. I agree with his main premise that yelling at them is not going to change anything, though I would argue with his 2nd premise that not vaccinating your children to protect others is should not be a main argument against these parents. Vaccinating your children protects them just as much as everyone else. It is not as much a selfish thing and not caring about the community, it’s likely a misunderstanding of how best to protect your own child. This is obviously a hot topic, but I think Bill’s take is worth reading.
Also, a father in California is asking the schools to bar all unvaccinated kids from school for the time being. Reasonable? I would argue yes.
So what’s the solution? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
from Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune
Articles for Precision Medicine
As a quick follow up to my post the other day on precision medicine, here are some articles for reference. Each one takes a slightly different slant on the issue:
I don’t have a Wall Street Journal subscription, so you don’t get that link. Sorry!