Immunization, Public Health and Trust: A Roundtable on Vaccine Controversies
Speakers: Elena Conis, James Conway, Lewis Leavitt, Karen Walloch
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Time
7 p.m.
Location
1441 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building, 425 Henry Mall
Description
This roundtable will address the ongoing controversy about the benefits & concerns surrounding vaccines. In spite of decades of successful immunization campaigns & the debunking of studies linking vaccines to diseases such as autism, vaccination is still heavily resisted by several segments of American society. Interdisciplinary group of experts to examine & discuss this important topic. Historical context & analyze the scientific, educational & ethical aspects surrounding vaccination.
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Free
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