Public Health Agency head vows tackle vaccination misinformation

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Amid measles outbreaks in B.C. and across the world, Theresa Tam says agency is working to understand and counteract anti-vaccine sentiment

 

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people who don't vaccinate their kids for non-medical reasons should feel the full force of social stigma for child abuse and being wilfully stupid.

Some people will never learn. Keep the unvaccinated kids out of school. Make them use internet lessons.

Yes, Dr Tam, have them join the other 95% of us. It will not only protect them and their loved ones but us and our loved ones. It will prevent them or their loved ones from becoming ill and thus carriers. It will also prevent our derision and disdain.

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