Vaccines. It's a dirty word. A lot like "religion", "politics", and "carbohydrates". This meme makes me think of words like "Bigot" and "Bully".
Speaking as someone who was very leery of vaccinations, these kinds of posts only make the "other side" feel attacked. It is not how you win converts. When I finally decided vaccinations were right for us was when I found a doctor who sat down with me, patiently listened to my fears, and then explained what his experience had been. Belittling a parent because they have concerns or feel differently about how they want to protect their child isn't going to get anyone anywhere; except maybe to make you feel high and mighty for a while. The bottom line is that every good parent wants to protect their children, and there is an incredible amount of fear mongering on BOTH sides of this coin. A little more love and a little less ridicule would go a long way.
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