We Need to Treat Antivax Sentiment Like a Disease

Using psychology and public health practices, we can fight against anti-vax sentiment.

Daniel Goldman
Nov 6 · 5 min read
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Emotional reactions to the antivax community are understandable. Antivax sentiment threatens public health. However, being overly emotional can inhibit our ability to think critically and so it can be more difficult to find solutions to…

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I’m a polymath and a rōnin scholar. That is to say that I enjoy studying many different topics. Find more at http://danielgoldman.us

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