“Vaccine verity” describes several parents who refuse to get their children vaccinated, citing rumors. These people are gambling in a casino
they don’t understand. Since the risk of their child developing a serious disease is still low, they will no doubt say, “See, vaccination isn’t necessary.” But parents who bet against vaccines and lost might have a different story.
Ed Puntin
Brigantine, N.J.
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