COVID-19: four ways to respond to vaccine sceptics – and maybe even convince them.

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For most of the 20th century, more than 60,000 people died in the US from polio, diphtheria and small pox each year. In 2016, the American death toll from these diseases was zero. Around the globe, two to three million deaths from these diseases and others, including measles, rubella and tetanus, are prevented each year.

These remarkable statistics are a triumph of medicine and the single most effective public health measure in history: global vaccination programmes.

COVID-19, after the most rapid and sustained vaccine development programme in history, now looks set to be joining this list of fatal diseases that can be easily prevented with a jab or two. The disease that has killed an estimated 1.3 million people (and rising), may have had its day. Sadly, there’s a lot of misinformation surrounding vaccinations, threatening the success of inoculation programmes.

So what can you do to protect yourself against misinformation and challenge it in conversation with others?

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[Nanny49]

Interesting article. I know several (relatively young) people who believe the whole Covid 19 pandemic is a con! However, they are unable to say what would be gained by promoting this 'fake news' as they call it. I hope and prayer they never find out that's it's only too real.

[Badbessie]

Sadly whatever evidence you present them with or how logical your reasons there are many that will take the word of YouTube video that presents no evidence over common sense. I have both friends and relatives across the water who basically state they are islands in a sea of ignorance. The anti science beliefs have a firm grip within elements of society. As my friend stated "common sense is not that common anymore".