39. A Deeper Dive: Vaccinations (Part Two)
In today’s episode, our WTYT? duo continue their discussion about the science, the good and the bad of vaccines.
So, if you haven’t already listened to part one, press pause and head back to that episode first, this episode will make way more sense after that!
And as always, let us know what you think and if you have further questions, please ask – we love hearing from you all 😊
Episode Resources:
Check out those falling vaccination numbers in the US, UK and Canada.
For a lovely, quick and straightforward overview of the main types of vaccines, check out this site.
For a truly fascinating insight into the history and subsequent vaccine-based eradication of Polio in the USA and across the globe, these are excellent resources.
Here’s an excellent place to discover more about measles, including just how incredibly infectious it is.
Rubella infection during the first trimester of pregnancy can be incredibly serious, read more here.
Take a look at this article to see just how many people need to be vaccinated against measles for those who aren’t vaccinated, to be protected.
Interested in knowing more about the R0 (R naught) classification of just how contagious various diseases are? This resource will tell you everything you need to know!
Check out the R0 values for flu, and COVID (but take a guess before you look!).
Despite all the advancements in medicine, being infected by the tetanus toxin-producing bacterium can be a death sentence – take a look at the CDC’s data on this horrible disease.
And if all this has got you thinking more broadly about “catching something”, here’s a good discussion of the difference between bacterial and viral infections.
Here’s a journalist’s summary of RFK’s views on vaccines and perhaps even better, RFK’s own words on his vaccine-related opinions.
Whatever happened to that “research” paper suggesting a potential link between the MMR vaccination and the development of autism? Click here to find out but spoiler: it doesn’t end well for Andrew Wakefield!
Should you treat a fever that follows a vaccination? Here are the professionals views for children and adults.
