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Vaccines [measles] have been proven to be safe, and what…

“Vaccines [measles] have been proven to be safe, and what happens if you don't take vaccines is children get measles and die. So the anti-vaccine crowd has, you know, kept measles around in a way that - you know, it's a tragedy, because so much is done to make sure these things are safe.” quote by David Oshinsky
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“Vaccines [measles] have been proven to be safe, and what happens if you don't take vaccines is children get measles and die. So the anti-vaccine crowd has, you know, kept measles around in a way that - you know, it's a tragedy, because so much is done to make sure these things are safe.”

David Oshinsky

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Vaccines are proven safe; refusing them leads to preventable disease and death, while anti‑vaccine sentiment perpetuates tragedy.

In simple terms: Vaccines safe; refusal causes preventable harm.

Key Takeaway

Promote vaccination.

Themes

public health science responsibility

Mood

concerned determined

Type

educational advocacy

When to use this quote

  • childcare
  • school health
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

epidemiology ethics policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we counter anti‑vaccine myths?
  • What motivates people to vaccinate?
A Different Perspective

May face misinformation.

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