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“Some of the old diseases that we think are gone - case in point, measles - are back, now that somebody has spread around, in a very wicked way, the idea that these inoculations were making children autistic. Now we're getting outbreaks that are killing children. The end result is, if you create a…” quote by Margaret Atwood
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“Some of the old diseases that we think are gone - case in point, measles - are back, now that somebody has spread around, in a very wicked way, the idea that these inoculations were making children autistic. Now we're getting outbreaks that are killing children. The end result is, if you create a population that lacks immunity, and diseases are still there, you're going to get outbreaks and you're going to get death.”

Margaret Atwood

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

Vaccination myths erode herd immunity, leading to disease resurgence and child mortality; factual education is essential.

In simple terms: Anti‑vaccine myths cause outbreaks; we need accurate info.

Key Takeaway

Combat misinformation with science.

Themes

health science misinformation immunity children

Mood

urgent concerned determined

Type

social personal

When to use this quote

  • school curricula
  • media campaigns
  • policy advocacy
  • parental guidance

Key Concepts

public health communication vaccine education epidemiology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we effectively correct vaccine myths?
  • What role should schools play in health education?
A Different Perspective

Changing deeply held beliefs is difficult.

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