This collection of text, primarily an article by Enrique Dans titled "Cuando la pseudociencia mata: el coste real del movimiento antivacunas" and its associated comments, explores the concerning resurgence of preventable diseases like measles due to declining vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and the anti-vaccine movement.
Dans highlights alarming statistics, particularly in the United States and Europe, and points to public figures spreading unsubstantiated claims as a major factor in eroding trust in vaccines.
The accompanying comments offer a range of perspectives, from agreement with the author's strong stance against vaccine denial to discussions about the role of pandemic information management, the complexities of vaccine side effects, and the social and historical context of vaccine acceptance and hesitancy.
The overall sentiment underscores the tension between scientific evidence, individual choice, and collective health responsibility in the face of widespread misinformation.
This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «When pseudo-science kills: the human cost of vaccine denial«
