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Confidence in vaccines low in some major European countries amid measles outbreaks

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The U.S. is just one country where measles outbreaks are a health concern, and a new report published today evaluates vaccine confidence around the world. [ ]

'I was asked why did you vaccinate your child?'

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With measles cases on the rise in UK, Dr Aayesha Hassan is fighting misinformation and distrust within the Somali community. [ ]

Most People Worldwide Trust That Vaccines Are Safe—But the Amount That Don't Is Concerning

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Most People Worldwide Trust That Vaccines Are Safe—But the Amount That Don't Is Concerning (click to see stats)

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Most trust scientists and doctors, too [ ]

Scientists are working on a "stress vaccine" that could help with PTSD and anxiety, and we're cheering

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Scientists are working on a "stress vaccine" that could help with PTSD and anxiety, and we're cheering (click to see stats)

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Keep up the good work, scientists. [ ]

Most People Worldwide Trust That Vaccines Are Safe—But the Amount That Don't Is Concerning | Most people worldwide trust that vaccines are safe—but...

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Most People Worldwide Trust That Vaccines Are Safe—But the Amount That Don't Is Concerning | Most people worldwide trust that vaccines are safe—but... (click to see stats)

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Most people worldwide trust that vaccines are safe—but the amount that don't is concerning http://mag.time.com/tqmG6bH [ ]

Most People Worldwide Trust That Vaccines Are Safe—But the Amount That Don't Is Concerning | Most people worldwide trust that vaccines are safe—but...

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Most People Worldwide Trust That Vaccines Are Safe—But the Amount That Don't Is Concerning | Most people worldwide trust that vaccines are safe—but... (click to see stats)

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Most people worldwide trust that vaccines are safe—but the amount that don't is concerning http://mag.time.com/tqmG6bH [ ]

France most skeptical about science and vaccines, global survey finds

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France most skeptical about science and vaccines, global survey finds (click to see stats)

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Sluggish economy and unemployment could explain French pessimism about science’s job-boosting power [ ]

No, anti-vaccine hysteria didn't emerge from grassroots. This rich NYC couple funded it.

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No, anti-vaccine hysteria didn't emerge from grassroots. This rich NYC couple funded it. (click to see stats)

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“A myth of the anti-vaccine movement is that it emerged organically through the rise of social media,” says Washington Post investigative reporter Amy Brittain. “We looked into the $$$ behind the m… [ ]

Rotavirus Vaccine May Help Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes

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Rotavirus Vaccine May Help Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes (click to see stats)

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Children who completed a full course of rotavirus vaccine were at lower risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. [ ]

Ukraine reports nearly 1,000 measles cases in past week - Outbreak News Today

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Ukraine health officials reported an additional 967 measles – 436 adults and 531 children, during the past week. This brings the total cases to 54,065 people – 25,439 adults and 28,626 children, including... [ ]

BBC World Service - The World Vaccination Report, Take-up of vaccines around the world

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Why do people hesitate over vaccinations around the world? [ ]

Poorer countries have more confidence in vaccines

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Poorer countries have more confidence in vaccines (click to see stats)

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Survey shows strong support in East Africa and South Asia but Europe is suspicious [ ]

Religion and vaccine refusal are linked. We have to talk about it.

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Religion and vaccine refusal are linked. We have to talk about it. (click to see stats)

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A major global survey helps explain the problem of vaccine mistrust. [ ]

Researchers are developing a vaccine that could reduce stress and prevent PTSD

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Researchers are developing a vaccine that could reduce stress and prevent PTSD (click to see stats)

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Bacteria found in dirt can help immune systems deal with stress better, a recent study found. [ ]

I have autism and I'm offended by the anti-vax movement | Opinion

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I have autism and I'm offended by the anti-vax movement | Opinion (click to see stats)

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Anti-vaxx parents publicly declare they would prefer potentially deadly diseases for their children over autism. That's an insult to the ASD community. [ ]

Black Woman Whose Cells Were Stolen To Create The Polio Vaccine [Secret]

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Liberty Writers Africa is home to the best of African Politics, African History, African Culture, African Fiction and African News. [ ]

Full Fact - Vaccines

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Varying vaccine trust leaves populations vulnerable, global study...

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Trust in vaccines - one of the world's most effective and widely-used medic... [ ]

The 11 Countries Where People Don't Trust Vaccines

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In France, one-third of people disagreed that vaccines were safe. [ ]

Summer camps are requiring vaccinations amid measles fears

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Amid the US measles outbreak, summer camps are urging families to follow vaccination rules. Some camps that require campers to be vaccinated against measles, even if parents have religious objections, have turned away... [ ]

A Global Survey Shows Which Countries Are The World’s Top Vaccine Doubters

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A Global Survey Shows Which Countries Are The World’s Top Vaccine Doubters (click to see stats)

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In France, one in three people disagree that vaccines are safe. In Bangladesh, almost 98% of people believe that vaccines are both safe and effective. [ ]

Public Health warning about measles case in Laval

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Quebec health officials are warning anyone who was in Laval recently that they may have been exposed to measles. [ ]

Why another flu pandemic is likely just a matter of when

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Why another flu pandemic is likely just a matter of when (click to see stats)

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Despite the availability of vaccines, the flu still kills tens of thousands of people in the U.S. each year, and hundreds of thousands more worldwide. But public health officials fear that an even... [ ]

A near-majority of Texans favor outlawing abortion after six weeks, UT/TT Poll finds

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A near-majority of Texans favor outlawing abortion after six weeks, UT/TT Poll finds (click to see stats)

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Proposals to outlaw abortion after the first few weeks of a pregnancy failed in the Legislature this year, but Texas voters are receptive to the idea, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas... [ ]

La France, premier pays anti-vaccins

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La France est le premier pays anti-vaccination selon une étude réalisée sur 144 pays. Un Français sur trois ne croit pas que les vaccins soient sûrs. [ ]

BuzzFeed News - Posts | In France, one in three people think vaccines...

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In France, one in three people think vaccines aren't safe. In Bangladesh, almost 98% of people believe that vaccines are safe and effective. [ ]

France leads world rankings in vaccine skepticism as mistrust grows

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France leads world rankings in vaccine skepticism as mistrust grows (click to see stats)

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Vaccination mistrust is highest in developed nations, with France the most skeptical, says new research. Public mistrust in vaccines is having a negative effect on the fight against deadly, preventable diseases, experts warn. [ ]

Erin at Health Nut News - Posts | Gavin Newsom agrees to sign California bill restricting...

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Gavin Newsom agrees to sign California bill restricting vaccine exemptions [ ]

Gavin Newsom agrees to sign California bill restricting vaccine exemptions

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A proposed law restricting medical exemptions for vaccines has support from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s now that it has been modified [ ]

New York Couple Has Donated More Than $3 Million to Anti-Vaxx Movement: Report

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New York Couple Has Donated More Than $3 Million to Anti-Vaxx Movement: Report (click to see stats)

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Bernard and Lisa Selz donated to groups skeptical of vaccines. “They should be allowed to have the measles if they want the measles,” one group's spokesperson said [ ]