I think the logic goes something like this (not limited to anti-vax folks by any means): P: If my belief is false, I have no explanation for my experience. P:

I think the logic goes something like this (not limited to anti-vax folks by any means): P: If my belief is false, I have no explanation for my experience. P: Losing the explanation that I've used to validate my experience would be deeply uncomfortable. C: My belief is true. P: This scientific study agrees with my belief. C: This scientific study is true.