Values and Vaccine Refusal

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The book delves into the complex reasons behind the rising trend of vaccine refusal among parents, highlighting both epistemic and moral failures. It examines how some parents, valuing personal judgment over expert advice, can misinterpret crucial information about vaccines. Additionally, it contrasts the differing values of vaccine advocates and refusers regarding health and safety, noting that while advocates focus on low complication rates, refusers see vaccines as unnatural. The text also critiques the individualism in vaccine refusal that undermines communal health responsibilities.